Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) — Climbing

Overview

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) grows best in full sun, partial shade and full 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, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, ground cover and wall side borders.

About

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' is a cultivar of Hedera, a genus of evergreen climbing shrubs known for attaching themselves with aerial roots. This cultivar shares the genus's climbing habit and evergreen foliage, thriving in a variety of light conditions from full sun to full shade and tolerating different soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and suitable for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, wildlife areas, and slopes. 'Funny Girl' is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by various cutting methods or layering.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hedera

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Climber Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v)

Propagation: Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting
Pest resistance: Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Vine weevil, Aphids
Disease resistance: Honey fungus, Leaf spot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v)?

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) need?

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) 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 'Funny Girl' (v) hardy in the UK?

Hedera helix 'Funny Girl' (v) 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 'Funny Girl' (v)?

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting.

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