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Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' (Ivy 'Dentata Variegata')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 12m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; contact may irritate the skin. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'

Other names: Ivy 'Dentata Variegata'


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Genus: Hedera

Variety or cultivar: 'Dentata Variegata' _ 'Dentata Variegata' is a fast-growing, evergreen climber with large, leathery ovate leaves with a creamy-white or yellowish margin.

Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' is: Evergreen

Flower: Insignificant or absent, Yellow, Green in Autumn

Foliage: Variegated, Green, Cream in All seasons

Fruit: Black in Winter

Habit: Climbing

Toxicity: Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; contact may irritate the skin.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea' (Elephant's ears 'Purpurea'), Calendula officinalis 'Fiesta Gitana' (Marigold 'Fiesta Gitana'), Bergenia cordifolia 'Vinterglöd' (Heart-leaf bergenia 'Vinterglöd')

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Specific pests: Aphids , Scale insects , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

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Hedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata' (Ivy 'Dentata Variegata') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 8m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only

Cultivation: Best planted in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will also tolerate acidic soils. Very vigorous grower.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Question from Kevin Waters

Planted new Hedera 4 days ago ,how long does it take before it settles and starts to show growth

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  • Posted: Thu. 17th June 2010 14:44
  • Last reply: Thu. 17th June 2010 19:25

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