Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis — Climbing

Overview

Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hedera, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis 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 nepalensis var. nepalensis is a cultivar of the evergreen climbing shrubs in the genus Hedera, known for attaching themselves using aerial roots. This climber thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and adapts well to different soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a preference for fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for use in city and courtyard gardens, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover or on banks and slopes. The plant produces clusters of small yellow-green flowers in spring and summer, followed by black berries.

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 nepalensis var. nepalensis 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 nepalensis var. nepalensis

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 nepalensis var. nepalensis?

Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis need?

Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis 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 nepalensis var. nepalensis hardy in the UK?

Hedera nepalensis var. nepalensis 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 nepalensis var. nepalensis?

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

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