Overview
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' is a climbing, trailing climber in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, wall cover and container planting. It is native to Middle East.
About
Hedera colchica is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae . It is native to the Middle East and commonly called Persian ivy or colchis ivy.
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About the genus
Hedera, commonly called ivy, is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. Several species are cultivated as climbing ornamentals, and the name ivy especially denotes common ivy, known in North America as "English ivy", which is frequently planted to clothe brick walls.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hedera
- Sunlight
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, fertile
- Soil pH
- neutral, alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- north, east, west
- Exposure
- sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- ground cover, wall cover, container planting
- Native to
- Middle East
- Toxicity
- toxic if ingested
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered positions with partial shade; avoid full sun to prevent leaf scorch; keep soil moist but well-drained.
- Pruning
- Prune to control growth and shape after flowering; remove dead or damaged stems.
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer; layering.
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Vine weevil, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'?
Prefers sheltered positions with partial shade; avoid full sun to prevent leaf scorch; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Where is the best place to plant Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'?
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' need?
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'?
Prune to control growth and shape after flowering; remove dead or damaged stems.
Is Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' hardy in the UK?
Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer; layering.
Is Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' toxic?
Toxic if ingested.
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More in the Hedera genus
- Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (v)English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Malvern'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Rauschgold' (v)English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Renton Gold'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Spear Point'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Very Merry'Common Ivy
- Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'Ebony'Atlantic Ivy