Gertrude Strauss Ivy
Hedera helix 'Gertrude Strauss'
Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | HED-er-uh HE-licks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | As trained |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; Prized for Foliage |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Green Wall, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat, until established. |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Juniper (Juniperus); Potentilla (Potentilla); Euonymus (Euonymus); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Grows well in average, well-draining soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Low water needs once established. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant