Overview
Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' 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, simply ivy, or common ivy, English ivy, European ivy, King's choice ivy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to most of Europe and parts of western Asia.
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 'Silver Butterfly' 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 'Silver Butterfly'
- 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 'Silver Butterfly'?
Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' need?
Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' 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 'Silver Butterfly' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix 'Silver Butterfly' 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 'Silver Butterfly'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting.
More in the Hedera genus
- Hedera helixcommon ivy
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- Hedera helix 'Blue Moon'
- Hedera helix 'Brazil'
- Hedera helix 'Brimstone' (v)
- Hedera helix 'Chalice'