Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo' – A Hardy, Variegated Ivy with Elegant Green and Cream Foliage
Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo,' also known as the Marengo Ivy, is a hardy and versatile evergreen vine that features attractive, glossy, variegated foliage. This English Ivy variety is prized for its elegant green leaves with creamy-white edges, offering a touch of sophistication and year-round greenery. Ideal for both indoor and outdoor gardens, it can be used as a climbing vine, ground cover, or in hanging baskets, adding visual interest with its striking leaf coloration.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring to Summer: In the spring and summer, 'Glorie de Marengo' produces vibrant, fresh green foliage with a creamy white margin, offering a striking contrast. The plant thrives in the warmer months, rapidly growing and spreading.
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Fall: As the season shifts, the plant retains its variegated foliage, maintaining a consistent look in the garden with minimal effort.
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Winter: 'Glorie de Marengo' is an evergreen plant, so it continues to provide lush green coverage through the winter months, offering both texture and structure during the colder season. Its bold foliage adds depth to the landscape when most plants are dormant.
Structure & Form
Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo' is an evergreen, fast-growing vine that can reach lengths of up to 3–5 meters (10–16 feet) when given proper support. It has a trailing, cascading habit when grown as ground cover or in containers, and an upright climbing habit when allowed to climb trellises or walls. Its rich green and cream-colored leaves are glossy and attractive, adding texture and interest wherever it is planted. The plant's dense foliage makes it a perfect choice for creating a lush, evergreen backdrop or for covering fences, walls, or unsightly structures.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Climbing Vines: 'Glorie de Marengo' is perfect for covering trellises, fences, and walls. It quickly attaches to surfaces, adding a natural, cascading effect to vertical spaces.
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Ground Cover: As a ground cover, it forms a dense carpet of evergreen foliage, ideal for filling in garden beds or covering large areas quickly.
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Containers & Hanging Baskets: This ivy works well in containers or hanging baskets, where its trailing growth provides a beautiful cascading effect, perfect for patios or balconies.
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Wildlife Gardens: The dense foliage provides shelter for small birds and insects, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: 'Glorie de Marengo' thrives in both full sun and partial shade, although it tends to maintain the most vibrant variegation when grown in bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate some shade, too much can cause the variegation to fade.
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Soil: This ivy prefers well-drained, fertile soils and will grow in a variety of soil types. It can tolerate both acidic and alkaline conditions, but it performs best in moderately fertile soil.
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Maintenance: This ivy is low-maintenance and easy to grow. It requires occasional pruning to maintain its shape and prevent it from becoming too unruly. After its growing season, trim the plant back to remove any excess growth and keep it looking tidy.
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Watering: While 'Glorie de Marengo' is drought-tolerant once established, it will thrive with regular watering, particularly during dry spells. Ensure that the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
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Winter Care: As an evergreen plant, 'Glorie de Marengo' retains its foliage through the winter, providing valuable greenery when other plants are dormant. In colder climates, a layer of mulch around the base will help protect the roots from extreme cold temperatures.
Why Choose Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo'?
Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo' is a standout ivy variety, known for its unique green and cream variegated leaves that bring both elegance and year-round interest to the garden. Its rapid growth, versatility, and evergreen nature make it ideal for a variety of uses, including climbing, ground cover, and container planting. Whether you need a hardy plant to cover a trellis, add texture to a landscape, or brighten up a patio with cascading vines, 'Glorie de Marengo' delivers a sophisticated and low-maintenance option.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Flowering Plants: Pair with colorful flowering plants such as roses, clematis, or hydrangeas to create a vibrant, dynamic display with contrasting colors and textures.
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Shrubs: Combine with shrubs like Boxwood, Berberis, or Lavender to add depth and structure to your garden beds.
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Perennials: Underplant with perennials like Astilbes, Heuchera, or Ferns to create a lush, woodland-inspired garden with year-round interest.
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Grasses: Pair with ornamental grasses like Carex or Miscanthus to add texture and movement to your ivy planting.
Conclusion
Hedera helix 'Glorie de Marengo' is a versatile and elegant evergreen ivy that adds charm, texture, and year-round beauty to your garden. Its attractive variegated leaves, rapid growth, and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions make it an excellent choice for climbing, ground cover, and container planting. Easy to maintain and adaptable to different environments, this ivy offers a low-maintenance, stylish solution to landscaping needs, whether you’re looking to cover a wall, add greenery to a garden bed, or create a lush display in containers. With its elegant form and hardy nature, 'Glorie de Marengo' is a wonderful addition to any garden or outdoor space.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
