In winter, red ivy is unrivalled for bringing the garden to life during the cold season. When many other perennials go to sleep or disappear, red ivy keeps the show going.
Here you'll find almost sixty varieties, with all shades of red, from light red, even pink, through blood red to wine red.
Note that these colours are more pronounced in cold, dry winters.
Hedera helix ‘Jacky’ - ornamental ivy
Ivy whose leaves take on beautiful dark red mottles as the cold weather arrives.
Blade composed of 5 lobes
Hedera helix ‘Glymii’ - ornamental ivy
Semi-adult ivy with glossy, sometimes twisted leaves that turn dark red in cold weather.
Blade composed of 0 to 3
Hedera helix ‘Deltoidea’ - ornamental ivy
Heart-shaped foliage on strong stems.
Slow-growing, forming a dense but thin carpet.
The foliage takes on a
Hedera helix ‘Balkon’ - Ornamental ivy
A selection of English ivy, with smaller, closely spaced, glossy green leaves. They are often tinged with red.
Hedera pastuchovii ‘Lagodekhi’ - Ivy from Iran
Shiny, lightly veined foliage with 3 lobes, the central one being much larger.
Slight reddish tinge through
Hedera hibernica ‘Arco’ - Irish Ivy
Light green foliage, less thick than the type, which takes on beautiful bronze tones in winter.
Broad leaves with
Hedera hibernica ‘Betty Allen’ - Irish Ivy
A very attractive ivy with glossy dark green foliage. The leaf has 3 pointed lobes, pointing forwards.
Hedera nepalensis var. sinensis NL - Chinese ivy
Chinese ivy, variety found in Holland by Olivier Arcelus, small, light green, undented leaves.
Non-lobed leaves or
Hedera nepalensis ‘Roy Lancaster’ - Nepal Ivy
Polyform foliage, some oblong while others have 2 more or less developed lateral lobes. Rather broad leaves, coloured
Hedera colchica ‘Dendroides’ - Caucasian Ivy
Dark green, glossy leaves that may be rounded or pointed. Margins often curved underneath.
Medium to tall ivy
Hedera helix ‘Golden Curl’
Spectacular, slightly curled leaves, splashed with light green and grey with a yellow edge and green margin, or
Hedera helix ‘Olive rose’ - Ornamental ivy
Leaves composed of 3 rounded lobes, quite imposing, more or less embossed, of the most beautiful effect. Dark olive green blade
Hedera helix ‘Melanie’ - Ornamental ivy
A very original ivy with wavy, curly-edged foliage, sometimes almost forming a ball.
Shiny green blade with
Hedera helix ‘Baltica’ - Ornamental ivy
Without doubt the most cold-resistant variety of ivy. Also tolerates very hot weather.
Dark green leaves with
Hedera helix ‘Bodil’ - Ornamental ivy
Vigorous annual shoots.
Leaves fairly small, with 3 to 5 pointed lobes. Base of leaf cordate. Blade green.
Hedera helix ‘Anne So’ - Ornamental ivy
A climbing plant much appreciated for its beauty and elegant appearance.
Foliage turns bright red in winter, highlighting the
Hedera helix ‘Kevin’ - Ornamental ivy
Atypical, vigorous variety.
Leaves: medium-sized, irregularly lobed, with a crinkled surface, twisted at the edges, giving a "shiny" appearance.
Hedera helix ‘Topazolite’ - Ornamental ivy
Fast-growing, variegated miniature ivy.
Small leaves marbled with yellow and green, taking on beautiful pink hues in winter.
Hedera nepalensis ‘Boaxing Star’- Nepal Ivy
Three-lobed, dark green, rather shiny foliage. Lobes pointed, base of leaf distinctly cordate.
New dark red or chocolate leaves,
Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’ adult
Mature ivy, particularly interesting for its inflorescences.
Leaves: dark green, elliptical, without lobes of course, like the vast majority of leaves.
Hedera helix ‘Vauthot Pink Tower’ - Ornamental ivy
Selected by O. Arcelus on a ruined tower of the Château de Vauthot in Burgundy for its winter colour.
Leaf blade
Hedera helix ‘Ballet’ - Ornamental ivy
A very beautiful ground-cover ivy with stunning winter colouring.
Leaves: medium-sized, oblong, not lobed, with the apex on the edge of the leaf.
Hedera colchica - Caucasian ivy
Ivy with shiny, dark green, cordate leaves that can be rounded or pointed,
Botanical variety originating from the
Hedera helix ‘Armel’ - Ornamental ivy
Wild-harvested clone. Probably one of the most colourful clones in existence. Hedera helix. It takes ,
Hedera helix ‘Miss Maroc’ - Ornamental ivy
Everything about this variety is askew!
The leaves are all different, the edge of the blade being wavy and curved towards the tip.
Hedera helix ‘Camille’ - ornamental ivy
This ivy is a beautiful ground cover that is particularly interesting for its variations in colour depending on the season and weather conditions.
Hedera helix ‘Perkeo’ - Ornamental ivy
An interesting curiosity for ground cover. Cup-shaped leaves resembling ears.
Light green leaves, cut with stems and
Hedera pastuchovii ‘Ann Ala’ - Iran Ivy
A climbing plant with few branches.
Glossy, grey-green, veined foliage takes on a lovely crimson colour in winter.
Hedera nepalensis var. sinensis - Chinese ivy
Leaves with 3 or 5 main lobes, themselves composed of mini-lobes.
Medium green blade, criss-crossed with
Hedera algeriensis ‘Chloé’ - Algerian Ivy ‘Chloé’
Found near a village in Seine et Marne.
Takes on beautiful hues in winter, with blood-red leaves. Vigorous, making
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