Product Description
Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'
a/k/a Variegated Algerian Ivy, Gloire de Marengo Canary Island Ivy
Zone: 7 to 10.
Sun or shade.
Mature size: 12-inch height, vigorous climber.
Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' is a beautiful and popular choice for a reason. Here is a recap of its key features and why people love it:
Striking Appearance:
- Variegated Leaves: The large, glossy leaves are its most distinctive feature. They have a deep green base with creamy white or pale yellow margins, often with a grayish or silvery undertone. This variegation adds a touch of elegance and makes it stand out from other ivies.
Versatile Uses:
- Ground Cover: It excels as a ground cover, quickly forming a dense mat that suppresses weeds and adds year-round interest. It is especially useful for slopes or areas where grass struggles.
- Climbing Vine: 'Gloire de Marengo' can also be trained to climb walls, fences, or trellises. While it might need some initial guidance, it can create a beautiful vertical element in your garden.
- Container Plant: It thrives in containers, where its cascading foliage can be shown off in hanging baskets or pots. This makes it suitable for patios, balconies, or even indoors.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade Lover: It prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for areas where other plants might struggle. Avoid direct afternoon sun, especially in hot climates, as it can scorch the leaves.
- Adaptable Soil: It is not fussy about soil type, as long as it is well-drained. It can tolerate clay, loam, or sandy soils.
- Hardy: It is generally hardy in USDA zones 7-11, so it can thrive in a wide range of climates.
Additional Benefits:
- Evergreen: It keeps its leaves year-round, providing continuous color and texture to your garden.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care.
- Tolerates Poor Soil: It can even grow in poor soil conditions.
Important Considerations:
- Potential for Invasiveness: Like many ivies, 'Gloire de Marengo' can be invasive in some regions. Monitor its growth and prune it regularly to prevent it from spreading where you do not want it.
- Toxicity: Keep in mind that the leaves and berries are toxic if ingested, so keep it away from children and pets.
Overall: Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' is a fantastic choice for adding a touch of classic elegance to your garden. It's beautiful, variegated foliage, combined with its versatility and easy care, makes it a popular option for gardeners of all levels.
Eighteen (18) plants in 3.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
