{"id":1820,"date":"2023-11-09T20:52:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T19:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/?post_type=product&p=1820"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:56:44","slug":"hedera-hibernica-maculata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/product\/hedera-hibernica-maculata\/","title":{"rendered":"Hedera hibernica<\/em> \u2018Maculata\u2019 - Irish Ivy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Irish ivy - Hedera hibernica \u2018Maculata\u2019 'Maculata' 'Maculata' 'Maculata' 'Maculata' 'Maculata' 'Maculata\u2019<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In a nutshell<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica<\/em> \u2018Maculata<\/strong>\u2018, is a vigorous climber with very dark, glossy foliage measuring 8-9 cm.<\/p>

The green blade is splashed with greyish or creamy white. Not very branchy, it quickly produces shoots up to 2 m long. Its variegation becomes more obvious with age. The older the leaves, the more pronounced the variegation, becoming completely creamy over a fairly wide area. This ivy also produces a large proportion of plain green leaves, which need to be carefully pruned to prevent them overwhelming the variegation.<\/p>

Resistant to dryness and drying winds, it looks good in the garden.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hedera hibernic<\/i>a \u2018Maculata\u2019, was probably already known around 1860. It was only named and described in 1914 by WJ Bean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Technical details - Hedera hibernica 'Maculata'<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Botanical information<\/h3>
  • Family: Araliaceae<\/li>
  • Genus Hedera<\/strong><\/em><\/li>
  • Species : hibernica<\/em><\/li>
  • Cultivar: \u2018Maculata\u2019<\/li>
  • Pierot classification: standard ivy, variegated ivy<\/li>
  • Foliage stage: Semi-adult<\/li>
  • Origin of the species: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland<\/li>
  • Origin of cultivar: known since 1862, described and named in 1914 by WJ Bean<\/li><\/ul>

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    Description of Hedera hibernica \u2018Maculata\u2019<\/h3>
    • Growth habit: spreading<\/li>
    • Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes<\/li>
    • Leaf length: 9 cm<\/li>
    • Sheet width: 14 cm<\/li>
    • Leaf colour: dark green splashed with grey and creamy white<\/li>
    • Colour of veins: green and cream<\/li>
    • Colour of stem and petiole: purple<\/li>
    • Hair: stellate, small<\/li><\/ul>

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      Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera hibernica \u2018Maculata\u2019<\/h3>
      • Exposure : sun<\/li>
      • Hardiness: -15\u00b0C<\/li>
      • Soil moisture: cool soil<\/li>
      • Soil PH: all<\/li>
      • Soil type: all<\/li>
      • Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing<\/li>
      • Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box<\/li>
      • Development: vigorous<\/li>
      • Pruning: once a year<\/li>
      • Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)<\/li>
      • Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        All your questions about ivy<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Can ivy damage walls?<\/span><\/h2>\n

        If badly managed, ivy can damage walls, but it also has many benefits for walls.<\/p>\n

        Ivy is not recommended on cracked walls, as the roots could enlarge the cracks. We also recommend trimming ivy regularly; this is much better than trying to pull it out, which can damage the wall. <\/p>\n

        In addition, ivy on walls has many benefits:<\/p>\n

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        • Ivy acts as a insulation <\/b>reducing excessive heat in summer and limiting heat loss in winter.<\/li>\n
        • Ivy forms a barrier protector <\/b>which can reduce the direct impact of rain, wind and other weather on walls. It helps to minimise erosion of building materials by protecting them from the natural elements.<\/li>\n
        • Ivy helps to purify <\/b>air by capturing dust particles and pollutants, and absorbing certain harmful gases such as nitrogen dioxide, particularly in urban environments where air pollution is higher.<\/li>\n
        • Ivy adds a a touch of greenery and nature <\/b>to building facades, transforming bare walls into living, aesthetically pleasing surfaces. This can improve a building's appearance, increase its visual appeal and contribute to urban biodiversity.<\/li>\n
        • It can also be used for hide imperfections<\/b> walls, or stains, giving a more uniform and attractive appearance.<\/li>\n
        • Ivy can help to absorb noise,<\/b> particularly in noisy urban areas. It reduces noise pollution by acting as a natural barrier against external noise, which can improve acoustic comfort inside buildings.<\/li>\n
        • Ivy provides a habitat for a variety of small creatures, such as birds, insects and spiders. This encourages biodiversity<\/b>, particularly in urban areas where natural habitats may be limited.<\/li>\n
        • The dense foliage of ivy can help to slow down water run-off <\/b>This reduces soil erosion at the base of the walls and contributes to better stormwater management.<\/li>\n
        • The presence of greenery, such as ivy, has a positive positive effect on well-being <\/b>mental and emotional well-being. Visual contact with nature, even in the form of climbing plants on walls, can reduce stress, improve mood and increase overall satisfaction in living or working environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Ivy in literature<\/span><\/h3>

          \u00abIvy was invading the abandoned church, as if nature was reclaiming its rights.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

          Stephen Crane, The Conquest of Courage\u00ab<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          A vigorous climber with very dark, glossy foliage. Green blade splashed with greyish or creamy white.<\/p>\n

          Its variegation becomes more obvious with age. The older the leaves, the more pronounced the mottling, becoming completely creamy over a fairly wide area.<\/p>\n

          Resistant to dryness and drying winds, it looks good in the garden.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":9740,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[134],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1820","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-lierre","8":"entry","9":"has-media","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable","15":"has-default-attributes","16":"has-product-nav","17":"col","18":"span_1_of_4","19":"owp-content-center","20":"item-entry","21":"owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","22":"owp-btn-normal","23":"owp-tabs-layout-section"},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1820"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1820\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18321,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1820\/revisions\/18321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1820"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1820"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}