Overview
Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' 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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' is an evergreen climbing shrub belonging to the genus Hedera, known for its aerial roots that enable it to cling to surfaces. This cultivar thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be used effectively in city gardens, patios, and informal settings. Propagation is versatile, with options including softwood cuttings, layering, and grafting throughout much of the year.
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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' 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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate'
- 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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate'?
Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' need?
Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' 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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' hardy in the UK?
Hedera hibernica (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate' 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 (Hibernica Group) 'China Plate'?
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