Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' — Climbing

Overview

Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' 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 'Tiger Eyes' is a cultivar of Hedera, a genus of evergreen climbing shrubs in the Araliaceae family that attach themselves using aerial roots. This cultivar shares the genus's climbing habit and evergreen foliage, thriving in a variety of light conditions from full sun to full shade and tolerating different soil types and pH levels. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for use in city and courtyard gardens, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover or on banks and slopes. 'Tiger Eyes' is best planted in well-drained soil and offers winter interest.

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 'Tiger Eyes' 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 'Tiger Eyes'

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 'Tiger Eyes'?

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

What soil does Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' need?

Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' 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 'Tiger Eyes' hardy in the UK?

Hedera helix 'Tiger Eyes' 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 'Tiger Eyes'?

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

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