Many ivies are suitable for shady exposure. Remember: ivy is mainly an understorey plant. We've selected over 250 of them here, and this list of ivy varieties for the shade is by no means exhaustive!
As long as ivy remains in the shade, it will not reach the adult stage, i.e. it will not produce flowers or fruit. But it can make a beautiful carpet in places that are impossible to plant, such as under conifers.
Hedera ‘Algerian Bellecour’ ®
Very large leaves, up to 15 cm in diameter, with 3 more or less rounded lobes. Green blade.
Hedera algeriensis ‘Bowles ox Heart’
Ivy with broad leaves and slightly undulating margins.
Blade generally composed of 3 to 5 lobes, dull medium green.
Hedera algeriensis ‘Bowles's Ox Heart’ - Mature ivy
Takes up a lot of space in the garden once installed.
Unlobed, very broad leaves, certainly one of the largest
Hedera algeriensis ‘Chloé’ - Algerian Ivy ‘Chloé’
Found near a village in Seine et Marne.
Takes on beautiful hues in winter, with blood-red leaves. Vigorous, making
Hedera algeriensis or Algerian ivy
As its name suggests, it originates from the north of Algeria and Tunisia.
Ivy with large leaves and 3 lobes
Hedera azorica - Azores ivy
Leaves 10 x 11 cm, simple and alternate, palmate and petiolate with a whole margin. Blade medium green, slightly
Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’ - Caucasian Ivy
Dark green, glossy leaves that may be rounded or pointed. Margins often curved underneath.
Medium to tall ivy
Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Variegata’ - Caucasian ivy
A particularly attractive ivy, with broad, variegated, leathery, pointed leaves that hang elegantly. Wide, cream-coloured or
Hedera colchica ‘Dentata’ - Caucasian ivy
Largest leaves of the genus Hedera. They can reach up to 25 cm in length. Foliage is not lobed or three-lobed,
Hedera colchica ‘Georgian’ - Caucasian Ivy
Attractive ivy, with narrow, dark green, shiny, pointed foliage, composed of 0 to 3 lobes.
Base of leaves slightly
Hedera colchica ‘My Heart’ - Caucasian Ivy
Perfect cordate leaf. Blade medium to dark green.
Red stems and petioles. Stems sparsely branched, with internodes.
Hedera colchica ‘Slow Dwarf’ - Caucasian Ivy
Slow-growing, modest ivy.
Small, thick, deltoid, unlobed leaves.
Hedera cypria ‘Silver Arrow’ - Cyprus ivy
Hedera cypria ‘Silver Arrow’ is a collector's ivy that is all too rare.
This is a cultivar of the Cyprus ivy.
Hedera helix ‘Anne So’ - Ornamental ivy
A climbing plant much appreciated for its beauty and elegant appearance.
Foliage turns bright red in winter, highlighting the
Hedera helix ‘Aracs’ - Ornamental ivy
Semi-adult ivy with triangular leaves.
Blade not lobed, with cordate base, bright green tinged with brown in cold weather. Ribbed
Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’ - Ornamental ivy
Broadly cupped, medium to dark green leaves with 5 lobes.
Central lobe long and pointed.
Hedera helix ‘Ardingly’ - Ornamental ivy
Tiny green and grey leaves, narrowly edged in creamy white.
Leaves composed of 3 pointed lobes, one of which is often
Hedera helix ‘Armel’ - Ornamental ivy
Wild-harvested clone. Probably one of the most colourful clones in existence. Hedera helix. It takes ,
Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’ - Ornamental ivy
A very interesting variety for greening walls.
Leaves composed of 5 to 7 narrow lobes, pointed and curved towards the centre.
Hedera helix ‘Astin’ - Ornamental ivy
Compact ivy with wavy, fan-shaped, shiny dark green leaves.
Leafy outgrowths sometimes along the main veins. Leaf blade
Hedera helix ‘Ate’ - Ornamental ivy
Very original compact ivy. Embossed green leaves with curled, downward-curving edges. Stems and petioles greenish purple.
Hedera helix ‘Atropurpurea’ - Ornamental ivy
Ivy that really doesn't go unnoticed, especially in winter. In cold weather, it takes on a bronze violet to dark violet colouring, which
Hedera helix ‘Baccifer’ - Ornamental ivy
Atypical foliage with 5 characteristic angular lobes.
Young shoots take on beautiful golden hues in spring, turning green
Hedera helix ‘Baden-Baden’ - Ornamental ivy
Interesting ivy for its resistance to drought and sun.
Leaves, medium-sized, formed by 3 to
Hedera helix ‘Balkon’ - Ornamental ivy
A selection of English ivy, with smaller, closely spaced, glossy green leaves. They are often tinged with red.
Hedera helix ‘Baltica’ - Ornamental ivy
Without doubt the most cold-resistant variety of ivy. Also tolerates very hot weather.
Dark green leaves with
Hedera helix ‘Bettina’ - Ornamental ivy
One of the most graceful ivy with a white margin.
Broad, scurved leaves, often asymmetrical, slightly wavy on the sides.
Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’ - Ornamental ivy
A variety with atypical leaves reminiscent of those of the Geranium. Originally known as “Geranium Ivy”.
Almost round, lobeless leaf,
Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ - Ornamental ivy
An atypical ivy variety with fine foliage.
Leaves linear, not lobed, scurved at the edges and slightly toothed. Blade
Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation - Ornamental ivy
A very original ivy with fine, very narrow leaves.
Non-lobed, linear, dark green leaves with one vein.
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