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Shannon English Ivy

Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata'

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Overview

The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar, featuring striking variegated leaves with creamy-white margins and green centers. This evergreen climber thrives in zones 5-9, reaches up to 6-9 feet in length, and prefers partial to full shade. It's excellent for ground cover, wall trellising, or container gardening, adding visual interest with minimal maintenance. Ensure well-drained soil and occasional pruning to maintain desired shape and health.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine
Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar
Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — featuring striking variegated leaves with creamy-white margins and green centers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Vine
Family
Araliaceae

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Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — The Hedera helix 'Shannon Variegata' is a versatile English Ivy cultivar
Shannon English Ivy (Hedera Helix 'Shannon Variegata') — featuring striking variegated leaves with creamy-white margins and green centers

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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