Overview
Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' 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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' 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 range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, favouring well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for sheltered aspects facing any direction. The plant is evergreen and can be used in various garden settings such as city gardens, courtyards, and patios. It can be propagated by softwood, semi-ripe, or hardwood cuttings, layering, or grafting.
About the genus
Hedera, commonly called ivy, is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. Several species are cultivated as climbing ornamentals, and the name ivy especially denotes common ivy, known in North America as "English ivy", which is frequently planted to clothe brick walls.
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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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' 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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major'
- 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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major'?
Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' need?
Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' 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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' hardy in the UK?
Hedera hibernica 'Cuspidata Major' 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 hibernica 'Cuspidata Major'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings at any time, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from late summer to late winter, layering or grafting at any time.
More in the Hedera genus
- Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (v)English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Malvern'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Rauschgold' (v)English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Renton Gold'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Spear Point'English Ivy
- Hedera helix 'Very Merry'Common Ivy
- Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'Ebony'Atlantic Ivy