"Justin Hughes" wrote in a message:

I have been trying to get some ivy cuttings to root, which I have
liberated from the wall outside where I work. I don't know what type
it it, but it's quite attractive with red edges to it's broad leaves.
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Good Heavens Justin! I wish I had your problem of *not* getting ivy to root,
it is everywhere in my garden, and my neighbour's. The da**ed stuff only has
to see a bit of soil and it roots in no time at all. Your best bet is to
find some of the ivy that has already rooted as ivy doesn't root too well
from cuttings.
Best of luck,
Mike Roscoe