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| Baltic Ivy |
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| Botanical Name - Hedera Helix |
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| Appearance - Evergreen ivy with deep green leaves. Leaves have rounded or pointed lobes. Trailing stems root as they spread. |
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| Best use - Attractive natural cover for walls and sides of buildings. May be used as ground cover under trees or in dense shade. |
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| Light - Perennial. Grows in full sun to full shade. |
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| Size - A clinging vine. Grows to 40 feet spread (12.3 m). |
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| Spacing - Space 6" to 12" apart (15 - 30 cm). |
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| Soil - Grows best in moist, fertile soil. |
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| Water - Water ground covers in dry weather once per week. On steep hills, build ridges to keep water from running down hill too fast. Water thoroughly less often versus short waterings more frequently. |
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| Tips - Mulch between plants after initial planting. This helps control weeds and provides a natural slow release fertilizer. Use lawn fertilize in early spring. Baltic ivy takes 2 years to completely fill in area. |
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| 40' spread |
6" to 12" |
Sun / Shade |
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| Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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