Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Paul.

I read that members of the Hibernica ( Irish ) group of Ivies were fast
growing. I don't know their leaf size or how easy they are to get hold
of. Hedera "Sulphur Heart" ( Paddy's Pride ) has large, variegated leaves
but I'm not sure of its vigour.

Andy

"Paul" wrote in message
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Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Paul.

Dont forget that some climbers especially the large leaf ivies grow
incredibly thick stems which in a fairly few years could actually break the
trellis
Better to grown a mix of things like Clematis Armandi (evergreen) ,
honeysuckles, other clematisbut not Montana ,summer jasmine and winter
jasmine, these are all controllable
"Paul" wrote in message
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Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Paul.

"Paul" wrote in message
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Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

If speed is of the essence, plant Russian vine. On the other hand don't, as
you will find it expands too fast for your liking. [Franz Heymann]

Paul.

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"andrewpreece" wrote in message ...
I read that members of the Hibernica ( Irish ) group of Ivies were fast
growing. I don't know their leaf size or how easy they are to get hold
of. Hedera "Sulphur Heart" ( Paddy's Pride ) has large, variegated leaves
but I'm not sure of its vigour.

Andy

"Paul" wrote in message
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Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Paul.


The form of Paddy's Pride I have (I think that's what I've got: I
shamelessly nicked a cutting from a public park some years ago) seems
to be rather slow-growing; but I haven't got it in the best spot, so
this may not be fair evidence. I took a part-rooted piece off it three
years ago and put it in a 10-litre container, and it's only now
extended a foot or so up the wall; which suggests it's sensitive to my
hobby-borse, over-potting.

Variegated plants are always weaker growers for me - less chlorophyll,
I suppose.

I fancy Hedera colchica (Persian Ivy), which the book says is a dark
green fast climber with leaves 8-10" long and 6" wide. Never tried it,
though Paddy's is apparently a form of it. There is or maybe was an
ivy specialist called "Whitehouse Ivies" in Essex, telephone 0621
815782: their catalogue is fascinating.

Mike.

"andrewpreece" wrote in message ...
I read that members of the Hibernica ( Irish ) group of Ivies were fast
growing. I don't know their leaf size or how easy they are to get hold
of. Hedera "Sulphur Heart" ( Paddy's Pride ) has large, variegated leaves
but I'm not sure of its vigour.

Andy

"Paul" wrote in message
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Having just put up a 30ft long trellis along a fence i am now looking
for suggestions for a fast growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover
it. Any suggestions appreciated.

Just checked the web, and here's an up-to-date URL:
http://www.eleventowns.demon.co.uk/ivy.html

I'd have to agree with the message below from bnd that ivy does get
very hefty in time, though; it certainly could pull down your trellis,
especially when it makes mature fruiting growth at the top -- and
that's without any help from the wind. I once had the sad duty of
cutting down a trunk over four inches across! (And I think I'm going
to have to do another one, which I planted in what anybody with a
brain could have seen was the wrong place.)

Mike.

Mike Lyle wrote:

"andrewpreece" wrote in message
... I read that members of the Hibernica (
Irish ) group of Ivies were fast growing. I don't know their leaf size
or how easy they are to get hold of. Hedera "Sulphur Heart" ( Paddy's
Pride ) has large, variegated leaves but I'm not sure of its vigour.
Andy "Paul" wrote in message
... Having just put up a 30ft
long trellis along a fence i am now looking for suggestions for a fast
growing large leafed evergreen ivy to cover it. Any suggestions
appreciated. Paul.

The form of Paddy's Pride I have (I think that's what I've got: I
shamelessly nicked a cutting from a public park some years ago) seems to
be rather slow-growing; but I haven't got it in the best spot, so this may
not be fair evidence. I took a part-rooted piece off it three years ago
and put it in a 10-litre container, and it's only now extended a foot or
so up the wall; which suggests it's sensitive to my hobby-borse,
over-potting.

Variegated plants are always weaker growers for me - less chlorophyll, I
suppose.

I fancy Hedera colchica (Persian Ivy), which the book says is a dark green
fast climber with leaves 8-10" long and 6" wide. Never tried it, though
Paddy's is apparently a form of it. There is or maybe was an ivy
specialist called "Whitehouse Ivies" in Essex, telephone 0621 815782:
their catalogue is fascinating.

Mike.


Or indeed the Nat COllection of Hedera..

http://www.fibrex.co.uk/
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Jim