Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (v) — Climbing

Overview

Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (v) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (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 'Lemon Swirl' is a cultivar of Hedera, a genus of evergreen climbing shrubs in the Araliaceae family. These climbers attach themselves using aerial roots and typically produce clusters of small yellow-green flowers followed by black berries. 'Lemon Swirl' shares the genus's evergreen foliage and climbing habit, thriving in a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade and in various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suited for use in city gardens, wildlife areas, and as ground cover or on walls.

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 'Lemon Swirl' (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 'Lemon Swirl' (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 'Lemon Swirl' (v)?

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

What soil does Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (v) need?

Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (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 'Lemon Swirl' (v) hardy in the UK?

Hedera helix 'Lemon Swirl' (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 'Lemon Swirl' (v)?

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

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