How can I root an English Ivy and is it considered to be an annual?
by Elaine
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I tried several times to root this plant from friends and had no luck. I finally bought one and it says annual I thought they grew year round. Would like to know how to root so I can grow another.
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Patricia Overstreet
on Jun 18, 2017
place in water until the roots apear , then dip in powered cinnamon. Plant in good garden soil , be sure to water it.- See 1 previous
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Beth Gibson
on Jun 19, 2017
Where are you? Here in Vancouver, BC, we have teams of volunteers to pull it out of our lovely Stanley Park. Annual, we just wish. I pulled it out of my garden thirty years ago and it is STILL coming back. We have acidic soil, it runs to clay, and lots and lots of rain with very little snow or freezing temperatures. -
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Eroque022810
on Jun 19, 2017
Oh no not an annual that's why you see it come back year after year on brick homes damaging the mortar. You need to have it pitched more often since it's little nasty stuff needs to hold onto some ting to grow up but as previous statement shows and I can testify,because I had to deal with it I can travel on the ground just as easily. So before you purchase it think twice. Then walk away no matter how pretty it may seem. -
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Vondie
on Jul 01, 2017
Just saw this, wanted to add the ivy grows well in pots and makes a pretty accent to any hanging baskets, or grows beautifully alone in a hanging pot. I agree w/others, it can become invasive in the ground much like mint which takes over, too. But a pretty plant in pots! Good luck to you. -
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Kposies
on Jul 05, 2017
BE HAPPY IT DIDN'T ROOT!!! It's a creeper for a while and then it takes over your yard. I've been trying to get rid of mine for 3 years, but I am convinced it will live longer than me. If you feel you have to have it, I suggest you surround it with a deep metal border and keep it trimmed. If even one leaf starts growing into nearby soil, you will have a real problem.
Patricia Overstreet
on Jun 18, 2017
Beth Gibson
on Jun 19, 2017
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