Ivy (Hedera helix) is a particularly versatile, evergreen climber that decoratively greens house walls, garden walls, pergolas, fences and climbing frames. Whether the classic green leaves or decorative varieties with white-green or marbled leaves – ivy offers a dense, living privacy screen all year round.

Easy-care and robust climber

Ivy is hardy, undemanding and easy to care for. The plants climb on their own with aerial roots and hardly need any additional support. They thrive in sunny as well as in partly shaded or shady positions and are ideal for a wide range of garden conditions.

Year-round decoration and privacy screen

Thanks to its evergreen leaves, ivy stays attractive all year round. The plant provides a dense privacy screen and gives walls, fences and pergolas a natural, lively look. With decorative varieties in particular, the leaves show their full colour in well-lit locations.

Versatile uses

Ivy is excellently suited for greening façades, walls, pergolas, arbours and climbing frames. Ivy is also very well suited as a ground cover, for planting around tree trunks or as a visual boundary in the garden.

Growth and care

Most ivy varieties reach a height of 20 to 30 metres, with vigorous growth of 0.5 to 1 metre per year. The plants prefer well-drained, slightly moist soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Regular watering promotes healthy growth, but the plant is also very tolerant of drought.

Conclusion

Ivy is the ideal climber for garden lovers who want easy-care, evergreen greenery. Whether as a privacy screen, façade greening or decorative design element – ivy turns any surface into a green, lively eye-catcher.