Nepal ivy
Nepal ivy, Hedera nepalensis
Nepal ivy, Hedera nepalensis, The young leaves are a beautiful crimson red. They turn a more or less dark green over time. The leaf blade is criss-crossed with pale green to silvery veins running relatively parallel to the main vein. The leaf is triangular in shape, with 3 to 5 very shallow lobes.
The base is sometimes truncated, sometimes hastate (arrow-shaped) or sagittate. The central lobe is lanceolate.
It is more of a ground-cover ivy, but can also climb on occasion.
When mature, Nepal ivy forms flowers in the form of yellowish-green umbels. It flowers in autumn. The fruit that follows are berries, orange when ripe.
Ecological interest of Nepal ivy
Like all ivy, Nepal ivy is a boon for biodiversity. This plant provides shelter and food for a wide variety of insects and birds.
Nepal ivy - Origins and variants
Nepal ivy, also known as Himalayan ivy, comes from south-west Asia, in particular Nepal, the Himalayas, China, Vietnam and Pakistan ....
Some botanists recognise a variant called Hedera nepalensis var. sinensis.
Advice on planting, growing and caring for Japanese ivy
Hedera nepalensis prefers the undergrowth of evergreen or deciduous forests.
Botanists distinguish two variants of this species in relation to their preferred geographical area:
- Hedera nepalensis var sinensis found in south-western China, also known as the Chinese ivy
- Hedera nepalensis From Nepal to Kashmir.
Ivy is one of the easiest plants to grow in our gardens. It is not demanding in terms of soil type: chalky soil, neutral soil or acidic soil are all suitable (unlike common ivy). Hedera helix). In terms of exposure, it thrives in both shade and sun, although it prefers shade or semi-shade. It is drought-resistant, but will grow best in cool soil. If the soil is good, i.e. sufficiently rich in humus, no fertiliser will be needed.
What use is Nepal ivy in the garden?
Ivy can be easily integrated into any garden, small or large. Unlike other perennials or climbers, it has the advantage of staying green and beautiful all year round. Hiding an unsightly wall, forming hedges to protect privacy, covering the ground under trees, including fruit trees, dressing the wall of a facade, lighting up a shady area - almost anything is possible with this type of plant. If you're planning to plant an ivy hedge, you'll need to install a wire mesh to support it. Allow 2 to 3 ivy plants per linear metre.
However, there are a few uses for ivy that are less recommended: avoid placing it in the middle of rose bushes, as it will tend to suffocate them. The combination of bulbs and ivy is not a happy one either. But there are so many other possibilities with this type of plant.
In all cases, plan to prune every year, for example at the end of winter. The aim is to keep the ivy in the area you have set aside for it. Be aware that ivy is a plant that tolerates severe pruning very well, so if you've neglected maintenance for a year or two, you can correct this with a vigorous pruning. Nepal ivy as ground cover offers another significant advantage: weeds are virtually non-existent, as they are smothered by the ivy.
Buy Nepal ivy
We have several cultivars of Nepal ivy in our collection. This is the widest choice of ivy of all the online plant sales sites. You'll find all the information you need about plant sizes and prices. We dispatch the plants you order every Monday. Your order will therefore be delivered within a week of placing it. Our stock is both large and limited. We have a large stock of different types of ivy. But we have a limited stock of each type of ivy. However, if you require large quantities of certain products, we can grow the variety you want.
To help you choose the product that's right for you, here are the main characteristics of the Nepal ivy in our collection:
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Marbled Dragon’ : good climber with white veins
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’ (Suzanne)’ : beautiful shades of red in winter
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Sino Bart’ ivy with unusual foliage
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Roy Lancaster’ vigorous, with oblong polychrome leaves
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’ vigorous climber, leaves with white veins
- Hedera nepalensis ‘Boaxing Star’ Light green glossy foliage
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