Redwood Ivy
Vancouveria planipetala
Redwood Ivy is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 7a-9b, RHS H5 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 30 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 9b and rated H5 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, acid soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Redwood Ivy's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Cascade Oregon Grapeto edge in front
- Cinnamon Fernfor height behind it
- Common Yellow Azaleafor height behind it
- Dusky cranesbill 'Samobor'to edge in front
- Florida Leucothoefor height behind it
- Fringed Bleeding Heartto edge in front
Garden styles
Shade cottage Wildlife garden Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: