Hedera colchica Dentata Variegata
Hedera colchica Dentata Variegata, Bullocks Heart Ivy. A vigorous climber with light green leaves, mottled grey-green and margined creamy white. Can also be used as ground cover. Makes for an excellent wall climber or creeping ground cover if unsupported. Max Height 5m. Harmful if eaten, may cause skin allergy.
Plant in well drained soil sheltered from cold drying winds. Partial shade, Frost hardy.
General Shrub Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Shrub is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot.
- Position used. Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Shrub and area thoroughly.
- Water regular until Shrub is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
