Overview
Hedera helix 'Brazil' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Brazil' 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 'Brazil' is a cultivar of the evergreen climbing shrub genus Hedera, which attaches itself using aerial roots. This cultivar thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for various garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, cottage gardens, and patios. 'Brazil' can be propagated through softwood, semi-ripe, or hardwood cuttings, as well as layering or grafting. It offers seasonal interest in spring and summer with its foliage and typical small yellow-green flowers followed by black berries.
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 'Brazil' 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 'Brazil'
- 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 'Brazil'?
Hedera helix 'Brazil' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix 'Brazil' need?
Hedera helix 'Brazil' 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 'Brazil' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix 'Brazil' 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 'Brazil'?
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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