About
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus', the variegated Cape ivy, is a twining, evergreen perennial climber producing triangular, ivy-shaped, glossy, cream-edged leaves and pale-yellow daisy flowers in winter. A rewarding and ornamental climber for a frost-free conservatory or sheltered wall.
About the genus
Senecio, the ragworts and groundsels, are a large and diverse genus of annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs and climbers producing alternate, often lobed or dissected leaves and clusters of daisy-like, usually yellow or white flowers. Includes important ornamental, succulent and medicinal plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, troughs, green roofs, wall crevices, containers. Excellent low-maintenance ground cover.
Care notes
CultivationFull sun in very well-drained, gritty soil. Thrives in poor, thin soils. Extremely drought-tolerant once established.
PruningRemove spent flower stems. No other pruning needed � the colony self-maintains.
PropagationDetach offsets and replant. Extremely easy to propagate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Vine weevil may occasionally affect container plants.
Disease resistanceRot in waterlogged soil. Ensure sharp drainage, especially in winter.