Hedera helix 'Dyinnii'

RHS Plant Profile
ivy 'Dyinnii'
ivy 'Dyinnii' RHS
Plants for pollinators
Shrubs

A dwarf, evergreen, trailing ivy forming compact mounds of foliage to 20cm high and 40cm wide comprising small, sharply-pointed and deeply-cut leaves

Position

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full shade Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Araliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Trailing
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten: skin irritant/allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eatenskin irritant/allergen. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but grows best in fertile, humus-rich well-drained alkaline soil in a sheltered spot. Ideal for patio containers, or on a wall or trellis, makes a useful houseplant. See hedera (ivy) cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Hanging Basket
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a leaf spot