ivy 'Eclipse'

How to Grow and Care for ivy 'Eclipse'

ivy 'Eclipse' · Hedera helix 'Eclipse'

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal for patio containers, or on a wall or trellis. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing ivy 'Eclipse'

ivy 'Eclipse'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
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Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal for patio containers, or on a wall or trellis. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

How to Water ivy 'Eclipse'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for ivy 'Eclipse'?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for ivy 'Eclipse'?

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What Soil Is Best for ivy 'Eclipse'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for ivy 'Eclipse'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize ivy 'Eclipse'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune ivy 'Eclipse'?

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

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How to Propagate ivy 'Eclipse'?

Propagate by softwood cuttings at any time, semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from late summer to late winter, layering or grafting at any time

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How to Transplant ivy 'Eclipse'?

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How to Care for ivy 'Eclipse' in Winter?

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How to Plant ivy 'Eclipse'?

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal for patio containers, or on a wall or trellis. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

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How to Repot ivy 'Eclipse'?

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How to Harvest ivy 'Eclipse'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, vine weevil and aphids

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The Toxicity of ivy 'Eclipse'

Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of ivy 'Eclipse'

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hedera helix 'Eclipse'
Genus
Hedera
Family
Araliaceae
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