How our ivy is grown
Mother plants
The mother plants of our ivy varieties are grown either in the ground or in large pots. The ivy collection is located in the Parc des Jardins du Gué, A magnificent 4-hectare site in the Thouet valley. The ivy can be found in a variety of locations in terms of soil and exposure, allowing each species to express itself in the best possible conditions. Visitors to the park (open from 1 April to 31 October) can enjoy them in a natural environment throughout their visit. Varieties that have not yet been planted in the ground are grown in large pots, mostly in the shade.
Ivy plants for sale
All our ivy for sale is grown in containers and in the open air.
It all starts with cuttings, which are planted in 9 cm pots. Some varieties root easily and quickly. Others, particularly cuttings of adult ivy, can take over a year of patience and care, with more unpredictable success rates.
When the cuttings have developed sufficient roots, they are repotted into a richer substrate to facilitate their development. When they are between 1 and 2 years old, they are repotted into 1 litre containers. These are then repotted 1 to 2 years later into 2-litre containers. In the case of climbing ivy, a stake (50 cm on average) is placed in the pot to support the ivy. One or two years later, the ivy is repotted into a 4-litre container. If it is a climber, the stake is replaced (a new stake of 1.20 m to 2 m depending on the development of the plant).
As you can see, growing these ivy plants requires regular handling to ensure they develop in the best possible conditions.
The containers are placed in a shaded area, either by trees or by a canopy. This reduces the need for watering. Some varieties, however, which do better in the sun, benefit from less shade.
Ivy is not “grown” with fertiliser. Only changing the substrate each time they are repotted provides the nourishment they need to develop naturally and healthily.
Bred the hard way, but with love, ivy will be much more likely to acclimatise to your garden.
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Is delivery possible in Quebec?
Hello, I'm sorry, but we don't ship our plants to Quebec at the moment.
which climbing ivy in full sun should I use?
Hello, we have many varieties of ivy that are suitable for full sun. You can find them here here. If you would like personalised advice, send us details of your project using the contact form.