Hedera helix ‘Wonder’ – iedera englezeasca verde, rezistenta si versatila

Hedera helix 'Wonder' is a vigorous variety of ivy (also known as English ivy), decorative with its glossy green leaves, with a characteristic lobed shape. It is an ideal plant for indoor or outdoor decoration, being easy to maintain and excellent as a hanging, creeping or trailing plant.

Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Araliaceae
• Origin: Europe and Asia
• Plant type: perennial, climbing or trailing
• Common name: green ivy, English ivy

Appearance and use:

Its green, persistent and dense leaves create an excellent covering effect. The plant can be grown:

• As a creeping plant in hanging pots or planters
• As a hanging plant, if it is given support (trellis, wall, fence)
• In the garden, as ground cover or shaded walls

Care and requirements:

• Light: indirect light or partial shade; tolerates weaker light.
• Watering: regular, letting the substrate dry partially between waterings.
• Humidity: medium to high; easily adaptable.
• Substrate: universal, well-drained.
• Fertilization: monthly between March and September.

Outdoor cultivation:

Hedera helix 'Wonder' can also be grown in the garden in Romania, being frost resistant down to approximately -20°C. It is recommended:

• Planting in the ground, at the base of fences, walls or trees
• Semi-shaded or shady positions
• Protecting roots in the first years in regions with very harsh winters

Attention: In pots, it is advisable to move it to a protected space in winter, as the roots can freeze more easily.

Advantages :

• Resistant and adaptable plant.
• It is suitable for both suspended spaces and as a covering on trellises or supports.
• Helps improve air quality.

The size of the vines varies depending on the season and the batch.