Overview
Hedera helix 'Small Deal' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Small Deal' 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 'Small Deal' is a cultivar of Hedera, a genus of evergreen climbing shrubs in the Araliaceae family. Like others in its genus, it climbs using aerial roots and produces clusters of small yellow-green flowers followed by black berries. This cultivar is evergreen and suitable for a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, thriving in various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is well-suited to city gardens, wildlife areas, and as ground cover or on walls, preferring fertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade.
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 'Small Deal' 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 'Small Deal'
- 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 'Small Deal'?
Hedera helix 'Small Deal' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera helix 'Small Deal' need?
Hedera helix 'Small Deal' 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 'Small Deal' hardy in the UK?
Hedera helix 'Small Deal' 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 'Small Deal'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting.
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- Hedera helix 'Brazil'
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