Irish ivy 'Spetchley'

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Spetchley' is a prostrate evergreen shrub with very small leaves deeply divided into three narrow lobes; no flowers

Irish ivy 'Spetchley'

Scientific classification

Species
Irish ivy 'Spetchley' (Hedera hibernica 'Spetchley')
Genus
Hedera
Family
Araliaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Trailing
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Irish ivy 'Spetchley'

Distribution of Irish ivy 'Spetchley'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Hedera hibernica
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Irish ivy 'Spetchley'

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Irish ivy 'Spetchley' care guide

Moderate watering intervals, let upper substrate dry between irrigation steps
Watering
Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate watering intervals, let upper substrate dry between irrigation steps

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen ivy feed monthly spring through warm summer months

Pruning

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.

Propagation

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

Growing

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic soils

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Common pests and 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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