Hedera helix 'Rüsche' — Climbing

Overview

Hedera helix 'Rüsche' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Rüsche' 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 'Rüsche' is a cultivar of Hedera, a genus of evergreen climbing shrubs in the Araliaceae family. This climber attaches itself using aerial roots and thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and on different soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and suitable for use in city gardens, wildlife areas, and as ground cover. The plant is evergreen, providing year-round foliage interest, and flowers in spring and summer with small yellow-green clusters followed by black berries.

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 'Rüsche' 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 'Rüsche'

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 'Rüsche'?

Hedera helix 'Rüsche' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hedera helix 'Rüsche' need?

Hedera helix 'Rüsche' 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 'Rüsche' hardy in the UK?

Hedera helix 'Rüsche' 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 'Rüsche'?

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

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