Thorndale English Ivy

For those areas of difficult deep shade, in larger gardens, the Thorndale English Ivy is a natural choice. Easy to establish and needing little or no maintenance in larger spaces, it is valuable for both horizontal and vertical clothing of unsightly garden features, from bare areas of soil to old fences, dead trees, large bare trunks and fences. The leather, glossy leaves grow large, up to 4 inches or even more across, with 5 broad pyramidal lobes and a network of silvery veins. A great choice in cooler zones, it makes an ideal low-maintenance groundcover for partial or full shade; a leafy camouflage for unsightly dead trees or old fences, and a handsome way to bring life to the ‘dead zones’ often found in large, old gardens. It is also a valuable and easy indoor plant for darker, cool to cold rooms in your house, or in shady glass porches.

• Large, leathery and glossy leaves decorated with a network of silvery veins
• The hardiest variety, and a great choice in cooler zones
• Evergreen, and ideal for covering large areas of bare ground in deep shade
• Covers both vertical areas and unsightly dead trunks and old fences
• Not suitable for house walls, because the roots can cause damage to mortar and wooden cladding

The Thorndale English Ivy is very easy to grow, and is the most cold-resistant variety available, growing even in zone 5. Tolerates partial to full shade, even in deep shade where few plants will grow. Grows well in all soil types except for very wet and extremely dry soils, and is fast-growing in most situations. Not suitable for small spaces or where it can easily grow into young trees or shrubs, or up house walls. Not eaten by deer, it is usually pest and disease-free except in hot and dry places, especially indoors where spider mites can be a problem. Can be trimmed as needed at any time of the year.