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GLOIRE DE MARENGO

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Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ – evergreen climber with large, glossy leaves edged and splashed with cream. Grows to about 4m+ as a climber, ideal for walls and fences and ground cover in shade. UK nursery-grown at St Annes, supplied in a 3L pot.

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Description

Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ is a evergreen climber that earns its place in any garden. Gloire de Marengo is a Canary Island ivy with large, glossy leaves variegated in green, silver-grey and cream. It quickly covers walls and fences, especially in sheltered spots.

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 ‘Gloire De Marengo’

  • Plant type: Evergreen climber
  • Season of interest: Year-round foliage
  • Look: Large, glossy leaves edged and splashed with cream
  • Height and spread: 4m+ 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 ‘Gloire De Marengo’?

  • Large cream-variegated leaves
  • Fast cover for walls
  • Brightens shady walls

Where to plant Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’

Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ 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 ‘Gloire De Marengo’

Before planting, soak the root ball in a bucket of water. Prepare a hole about twice the width of the pot, fork over the bottom and add organic matter. Plant at the original soil level, firm the soil around the roots and give it a generous drink.

How to care for Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’

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 ‘Gloire De Marengo’ 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

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ 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 ‘Gloire De Marengo’ grow?
Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ typically reaches 4m+ as a climber, depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is year-round foliage, when it shows large, glossy leaves edged and splashed with cream.

Is Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ hardy?
Fully hardy.

How do I prune Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’?
Trim once or twice a year.

Is Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ self-clinging?
Yes. Ivy climbs using aerial roots.

Add Hedera ‘Gloire De Marengo’ to your basket today and enjoy year-round foliage interest in your garden.

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Pot Size (L)

3L

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