Description
Buy Hedera ‘Glacier’ online from our UK nursery. Glacier is a small-leaved ivy with grey-green leaves edged in creamy white. It is perfect for covering walls, trailing from pots and baskets, or as ground cover in shade.
Ivy is a versatile evergreen climber and ground cover that clings by itself to walls, fences and tree trunks. Its late flowers are a vital source of nectar for insects in autumn, and its berries feed birds in winter.
Key features of Hedera ‘Glacier’
- Plant type: Evergreen climber
- Season of interest: Year-round foliage
- Look: Small grey-green leaves edged with white
- Height and spread: 2m+ as a climber
- Position: Shade, part shade or sun
- Soil: Any well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Supplied in: 3L pot
- Best for: walls and fences, ground cover in shade, wildlife gardens, containers
Why choose Hedera ‘Glacier’?
- Silver-grey and white leaves
- Small, neat foliage
- Trailing or climbing
Where to plant Hedera ‘Glacier’
Hedera ‘Glacier’ grows best in shade, part shade or sun, in any well-drained soil. It is a good choice for walls and fences, and also works well for ground cover in shade, wildlife gardens and containers. Combine it with flowering climbers such as clematis, or use it as evergreen ground cover beneath shrubs.
How to plant Hedera ‘Glacier’
Give the pot a good soak first. Then dig a wide planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Firm in gently and water well, then add a mulch to hold in moisture.
How to care for Hedera ‘Glacier’
Water in the first year. Trim once or twice a year to keep it in check; self-clinging. Trim once or twice a year. Can become invasive if not trimmed.
Growing Hedera ‘Glacier’ in a pot
Excellent in pots and baskets. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.
Grown in the UK, for UK gardens
We grow our plants ourselves at St Annes in North West England. Raised outdoors and under cover in UK conditions, they are acclimatised, well rooted and ready to plant on arrival. This Hedera ‘Glacier’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.
Frequently asked questions
How big does Hedera ‘Glacier’ grow?
Hedera ‘Glacier’ typically reaches 2m+ as a climber, depending on position, soil and pruning.
When does Hedera ‘Glacier’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows small grey-green leaves edged with white.
Is Hedera ‘Glacier’ hardy?
Fully hardy.
How do I prune Hedera ‘Glacier’?
Trim once or twice a year.
Is Hedera ‘Glacier’ self-clinging?
Yes. Ivy climbs using aerial roots.
Add Hedera ‘Glacier’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.


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