Overview
Ipomoea hederifolia is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Ipomoea, part of the Convolvulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ipomoea hederifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical, climber and wall shrubs and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Ipomoea hederifolia, commonly known as ivy-leaved cypress vine, is a deciduous climber belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. As a member of the Ipomoea genus, it exhibits a twining growth habit with simple, lobed leaves and tubular flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, and sub-tropical climber and wall shrub displays, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H1c.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ipomoea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Ipomoea hederifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Climber and wall shrubs, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ipomoea hederifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to fusarium wilt, powdery mildews and virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ipomoea hederifolia?
Ipomoea hederifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ipomoea hederifolia need?
Ipomoea hederifolia grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ipomoea hederifolia hardy in the UK?
Ipomoea hederifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Ipomoea hederifolia?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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