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Hedera hibernica 'Palmata' (Atlantic ivy 'Palmata')
1 hour care
per year
per year
5m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hedera hibernica 'Palmata'
Other names
Atlantic ivy 'Palmata', Irish ivy 'Palmata'
Genus
Hedera Hedera
Variety or Cultivar
'Palmata' _ 'Palmata' is a vigorous, climbing, evergreen shrub bearing small, dark green leaves divided into five, triangular lobes, often flushed red in autumn. On mature plants, clusters of small, yellow-green flowers in autumn are followed by spherical, black fruit.
Hedera hibernica 'Palmata' is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing, Trailing
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; contact may irritate the skin.
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11. Best to prune in spring, though it tolerates pruning throughout the year.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hedera hibernica 'Palmata' (Atlantic ivy 'Palmata') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Tolerates a wide range of conditions but performs best in fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in sun or part shade. Best used as a ground cover trailing along the ground. Pollution tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy, Chalky
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Hedera hibernica 'Palmata'
Other names
Atlantic ivy 'Palmata', Irish ivy 'Palmata'
Genus
Hedera Hedera
Variety or Cultivar
'Palmata' _ 'Palmata' is a vigorous, climbing, evergreen shrub bearing small, dark green leaves divided into five, triangular lobes, often flushed red in autumn. On mature plants, clusters of small, yellow-green flowers in autumn are followed by spherical, black fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing, Trailing
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort; contact may irritate the skin.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 11. Best to prune in spring, though it tolerates pruning throughout the year.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hedera hibernica 'Palmata' (Atlantic ivy 'Palmata') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Hanging baskets, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Tolerates a wide range of conditions but performs best in fertile, moist but well-drained, alkaline soil in sun or part shade. Best used as a ground cover trailing along the ground. Pollution tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy, Chalky
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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