Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Hedera helix var. Spetchley |
Principal Common Name | English Ivy |
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Description | 'Spetchley' is one of the smallest English Ivies known. It has tiny very dark green rounded birdfoot leaves that are somewhat thick. |
General Comments | This a very slow growing ivy and will not become invasive. 'Spetchley' is great for small moss-filled topiary. It is somewhat difficult to propagate and grow. It is important to avoid over-watering. |
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Nativity | British Isles |
Height Range | 0 - 0 |
Spread Range | 3 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
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USDA Zones | 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b |
Leaf Color | Dark Green |
Leaf Texture | Glossy : Thick |
Form | Vine |
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Ease of Growing | Average : Difficult |
Light Preferences | Part Sun : Morning Sun : Partial Shade : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Sandy : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Color : Form : Leaf : Texture |
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