About
A sparsely-branched small evergreen shrub with large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves with a narrow cream margin. Flowers small, white, in globose clusters.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost. Most light conditions are acceptable. Pinch young shoots to encourage bushiness. Support container grown specimens
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free