Hedera helix 'Thorndale'

Ivy, Thorndale

Compared to Baltic Ivy, 'Thorndale' ivy boasts attractive dark green leaves that are a bit smaller, have a more prominent central lobe, and display creamy white veins. Slow growing until rooted, it later spreads at a moderate pace and makes a thick attractive mat. 'Thorndale' ivy is grown primarily for its lush foliage, which forms a cool, green cover on walls or ground. It thrives in containers and hanging baskets, cascading over the sides.

Ivy, Thorndale Growing and Maintenance Tips:

English ivy is generally easy to grow in sun or shade though partial shade is recommended in hot climates. It does best in fertile, moist, well-drained soils.

Height:

4-6 Inches

Spread:

24-60 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 9

Characteristics & Attributes for Hedera helix 'Thorndale'

Exposure

•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Soil Moisture Preference

•

Average

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Winter
•	Spring
•	Summer
•	Fall

Growth Habit

•

Spreading

Height

•	4-8 Inches

Attributes

•	Mass Planting
•	Edging
•	Rock Garden
•	Evergreen
•	Ground Cover
•	Climbing
•	Great Foliage
•	Container
•	Drought Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Great Companion Plants for Hedera helix 'Thorndale'

Fern, Autumn (Fern, dryopteris erythrosora )

Grass, Verigated Japanese Silver (Grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus')

Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei 'Whirlwind')

Similar Plants to Hedera helix 'Thorndale'

Ivy, Baltic (Hedera helix 'Baltica')

Ivy, Needlepoint (Hedera helix 'Needlepoint')