Overview
Hedera helix 'Rochester' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Rochester' 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 'Rochester' is a cultivar of Hedera, an evergreen climbing shrub from the Araliaceae family. Like others in its genus, it climbs or trails using aerial roots and thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and prefers well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with varying pH levels. Suitable for city gardens, patios, and containers, it is best planted in a sheltered aspect and offers winter interest.
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 'Rochester' 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 'Rochester'
- 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 'Rochester'?
Hedera helix 'Rochester' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix 'Rochester' need?
Hedera helix 'Rochester' 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 'Rochester' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix 'Rochester' 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 'Rochester'?
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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- Hedera helix 'Blue Moon'
- Hedera helix 'Brazil'
- Hedera helix 'Brimstone' (v)
- Hedera helix 'Chalice'