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Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'
S-pot® (2.25 Litre)
Plant Highlights: Large cream-edged evergreen leaves • Vigorous climbing or ground-covering habit • Brightens shady areas • Excellent for walls, fences and large containers
Overview
Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo', commonly known as Algerian Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climber grown for its large, glossy leaves edged with creamy white. The bold variegated foliage provides year-round colour and texture, making it an excellent choice for covering walls, fences and other vertical structures or for use as attractive ground cover.
Supplied in a 2.25-litre S-pot®, this established plant quickly creates a lush, leafy display when given suitable support. Its tolerance of both sun and shade makes it a versatile option for many areas of the garden.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' |
| Common Name | Variegated Algerian Ivy |
| Plant Type | Evergreen climber |
| Pot Size | S-pot® (2.25 litre) |
| Light | Full sun, partial shade or shade |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous climbing or spreading ground cover |
| Foliage | Large, glossy green leaves with broad creamy-white margins |
| Flowering | Inconspicuous green flowers on mature plants |
| Soil | Fertile, free-draining soil |
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing; thereafter during prolonged dry spells |
| Mature Height | 2.5–4m |
| Mature Spread | 2.5–4m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun, partial shade or shade. The variegated foliage develops its best colour in good light while remaining suitable for shadier parts of the garden. Provide a wall, fence or trellis if growing as a climber.
Soil
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts well to a wide range of soil types provided they are not persistently waterlogged.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, additional watering is generally only required during extended dry periods, particularly for container-grown plants.
Pruning
Trim as required during the growing season to maintain shape and keep growth within its allotted space. Remove any plain green shoots that appear to preserve the variegated foliage.
Perfect For
- Covering walls and fences
- Evergreen screening
- Ground cover
- Large containers
- Shady garden areas
Why We Love It
- Bold cream-edged leaves provide year-round interest.
- Equally effective as a climber or ground cover.
- Brightens shaded areas with attractive variegated foliage.
- Reliable evergreen structure for gardens throughout the year.
Product Information
- Supplied in an S-pot® (2.25-litre) nursery container.
- Supplied as an established plant.
- Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- climber
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Soil & drainage
- Neutral· Well drained· Free draining
- Mature size
- 4.0m high· 4.0m wide
- Flowering
- Green
- Foliage
- evergreen
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