Overview
Hedera helix '238th Street' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix '238th Street' grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, houseplants and patio and container plants.
About
Hedera helix '238th Street' is a cultivar of the Hedera genus, which comprises evergreen climbing shrubs that attach themselves using aerial roots. This cultivar exhibits a climbing and trailing habit, maintaining evergreen foliage throughout the year. It thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and prefers well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy in the UK to H5 and is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, informal settings, patios, and as a houseplant. It is best planted in well-drained soil in sun or part shade and can be propagated by various cutting methods or layering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hedera
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hedera helix '238th Street' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hedera helix '238th Street'
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings at any time, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from late summer to late winter, layering or grafting at any time
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevil and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hedera helix '238th Street'?
Hedera helix '238th Street' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix '238th Street' need?
Hedera helix '238th Street' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Hedera helix '238th Street' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix '238th Street' 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 helix '238th Street'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings at any time, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from late summer to late winter, layering or grafting at any time.
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