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
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
Irish ivy 'Spetchley' pictures
Distribution of Irish ivy 'Spetchley'
Distribution map
- 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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