About

A naturally occurring violet from the Caucasus, forming compact tufts of long-stalked, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves with wavy margins and small, spurred flowers typically in pale yellow with darker veining, borne in spring. A delicate and charming plant for a cool, moist, well-drained rock garden or shaded border.

About the genus

Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.