{"product_id":"hedera-canariensis-ivy","title":"Canary Island Ivy - Hedera canariensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCanary Island Ivy - Hedera canariensis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere English ivy is small-leaved and fussy in detail, this species is bold: \u003cem\u003eHedera canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e carries glossy leaves the size of a hand on wine-red stems, and it covers ground or wall faster and more evenly than almost anything else that will also grow in deep shade. It is the plant of choice for the difficult vertical or the dry bank under established trees, and it stays green through drought that browns off turf. It is also vigorous enough to become an environmental weed in cooler parts of southern Australia, so it should be contained, kept away from bushland, and not allowed to climb into tree canopies where it fruits and sets seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Canary Island Ivy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Glossy Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Broad, leathery, deep green leaves give a lush look that reads well from a distance on a big wall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e: It thrives in positions with little direct sun where most groundcovers thin out and fail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Established plants close over bare soil quickly, suppressing weeds and holding a slope.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Clinging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aerial roots grip masonry without wires, though those roots will mark render and paint, so grow it on a wire frame where the surface matters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Containment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vigorous and weedy in cool moist districts; edge it annually and keep it off neighbouring trees and native vegetation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: The leaves and berries are toxic if eaten and the sap can irritate skin.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFence and Wall Greening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turns a bare boundary into a green surface within a couple of seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Shade Groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Covers the difficult root zone beneath large established trees.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatter and Slope Stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The dense mat of stems and roots binds soil on embankments.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining Wall Softening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spilled over the top of blockwork or stone to break a hard horizontal line.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m along a fence or wall line\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m as mass groundcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or early spring; avoid establishing in peak summer heat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most soils including clay, provided drainage is reasonable; tolerates poor and compacted ground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first summer while runners knit together, after which it needs little supplementary water. Mulch between plants until coverage closes, and trim the leading edges each year to hold it inside its intended bed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10m as a climber with support, 0.3m as groundcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4m per plant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to deep shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Canary Islands, Madeira, north west Africa and the Atlantic coast of Iberia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"500mm","offer_id":59795322339614,"sku":"ND-0923-500MM","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/rcXTgXcyetIQz7fNltDVp_NlAGxYIK.jpg?v=1787313312","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/hedera-canariensis-ivy","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}