Overview
Hedera helix 'Malvern' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Malvern' 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 'Malvern' is a cultivar of the evergreen climbing shrub genus Hedera, known for its aerial roots that enable it to cling to walls and other surfaces. This hardy climber thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and adapts well to different soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is suited to exposed or sheltered locations and is particularly useful for city and courtyard gardens, wildlife areas, and as ground cover on banks and slopes. 'Malvern' is notable in spring and summer, complementing its evergreen foliage with small yellow-green flowers and black berries typical of the genus.
About the genus
Hedera, commonly called ivy, is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. Several species are cultivated as climbing ornamentals, and the name ivy especially denotes common ivy, known in North America as "English ivy", which is frequently planted to clothe brick 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 'Malvern' 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 'Malvern'
- 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 'Malvern'?
Hedera helix 'Malvern' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix 'Malvern' need?
Hedera helix 'Malvern' 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 'Malvern' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix 'Malvern' 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 'Malvern'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting.
More in the Hedera genus
- Hedera helixcommon ivy
- Hedera helix '238th Street'
- Hedera helix 'Alt Heidelberg'
- Hedera helix 'Avon Pittsburgh'
- Hedera helix 'Blue Moon'
- Hedera helix 'Brazil'
- Hedera helix 'Brimstone' (v)
- Hedera helix 'Chalice'