Picked this little unknown ivy up from a garden center, just wanted to put a name to it if i can, i know how difficult they are to id, thanks in advance.
they have it as "will not climb" and a growth rate as very very slow, will just have to see how it go's, i put one in the ground against the fence and a few in pots.
Aside from the 'upright' Hedera 'Conglomerata' and its cultivars , all the Ivies I've used over the years have responded and 'climbed' accordingly .
Maybe H. 'Calico' is one of those unfortunate congested forms propagated more for its foliage rather than its ability to climb . A shame really , as it would make a stunning addition to any garden .
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Strongly resembles Hedera helix 'Calico' , striking variegation !
thanks paul, looks like your right, its a really nice ivy, shame it isnt a climber, its what i needed it for.
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It IS a very vigorous climber providing you supply it with plenty of moisture during the growing season
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they have it as "will not climb" and a growth rate as very very slow, will just have to see how it go's, i put one in the ground against the fence and a few in pots.
Aside from the 'upright' Hedera 'Conglomerata' and its cultivars , all the Ivies I've used over the years have responded and 'climbed' accordingly .
Maybe H. 'Calico' is one of those unfortunate congested forms propagated more for its foliage rather than its ability to climb . A shame really , as it would make a stunning addition to any garden .
the one on the OP looks like a climber. There are hundreds of cultivars, many o which are barely distinguishable
Oh good. Fingers crossed it will climb. Thanks for the help. Just need a few other climbing varieties now.