About

A medium-sized evergreen shrub to 2m, larger if trained to climb, with large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and small flowers in globose panicles.

About the genus

× Fatshedera are evergreen shrubs that can be trained to climb, with glossy, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and terminal panicles of small greenish-white flowers

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3

Plant details

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Houseplants, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants

Care notes

CultivationSuitable for a cool conservatory. Can be trained against a wall or pillar
PruningPinch out young growth to promote bushy growth
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free