A large number of ivy plants are suitable for shady exposure. We have selected around thirty here. But this list of shade ivy varieties is not exhaustive.
As long as ivy remains in the shade, it won't grow to adulthood, i.e. it won't produce flowers or fruit. But it can make a beautiful carpet in places that are impossible to plant, such as under conifers.
Hedera helix 'Pamela'
Le feuillage juvénile est cordiforme, avec de petites pointes au bout des lobes, Seules les feuilles matures ont 3 lobes.<br
Ground ivy - Glechoma hederacea
Ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, is an edible plant, particularly interesting in spring when the young leaves are tender. Delicious
Hedera helix 'Feenfinger' (Feenfinger)
Compact variety, with fine green leaves composed of 3 lobes, the central one being longer.
Leaves 4 cm long.
Hedera helix 'Boskoop
More compact than the 'Green Ripple' from which it is derived, this ivy has glossy, dark green leaves that are
Hedera helix 'Dwarf Knight
Dense lanceolate foliage, stiff stems often fasciate.
Use in sun or shade.
Sport of 'Gavotte'.
Hedera hibernica 'Ebony
Leaves more pointed than those of Hedera hibernica, forming a broad, shiny star-shaped leaf, dark green becoming blackish-green with age.
Hedera helix 'Chester'
An excellent pot plant. The leaves are a little triangular, their ageing leaving the green areas to give in a
Hedera hibernica 'Albany
Short-growing, compact habit.
Stems and petioles are often thick and fasciate, and bear broad, asymmetrical leaves,
Hedera helix 'Crispa
A compact ivy similar in appearance to 'Parsley Crested', with slightly flatter, irregularly rounded leaves that are tinted.
Hedera pastuchovii 'Ann Ala
Slightly branched climber.
The characteristic foliage is veined, grey-green and shiny, and takes on beautiful
Hedera helix 'Brokamp
Dark green, glossy, heart-shaped foliage, distinctly drooping, stocky habit.
Leaves with asymmetrical basal lobes.
Hedera helix 'Eclipse'
Small leaves with the central lobe folded downwards, variegated green and gray with white spots.
Branchy,