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Hedera Helix Mixed Hanging Houseplant - 19cm Pot (Choice of 3)

£1899
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Hedera helix – Common Ivy, Evergreen Climbing Houseplant

Hedera helix, commonly known as Common Ivy, is a versatile, evergreen climber that adds year-round interest to gardens and indoor spaces. With its glossy, lobed foliage and wildlife-friendly attributes, this classic plant is perfect for walls, fences, trellises, or ground cover.

Key Features

  • Evergreen and low-maintenance, providing greenery throughout the year

  • Glossy, lobed foliage with pale green veins, turning bronze or red in autumn

  • Supports wildlife, offering nectar-rich flowers and berries for birds, bees, and small mammals

  • Versatile climber, ideal for walls, fences, trees, or as ground cover

  • Tolerates a wide range of conditions, including sun, shade, and various soil types

  • Hardy and durable, thriving in UK gardens with minimal care

Product Description

Common Ivy is a vigorous, self-clinging climber prized for its glossy evergreen leaves and adaptability. Its foliage provides a striking backdrop for other plants and creates a natural, lush look on walls, trellises, or tree trunks.

In autumn, Hedera helix produces greenish-yellow nectar-rich flowers, followed by black berries that are an important food source for wildlife. The ivy’s dense growth also provides shelter for birds, bees, and small mammals, making it an ecological asset to any garden.

This hardy climber is suitable for a variety of planting schemes, from wildlife gardens to formal landscapes, and its fast growth ensures rapid coverage of vertical or horizontal spaces.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Hedera helix

  • Common name: Common Ivy

  • Ultimate height: 8–12 metres

  • Ultimate spread: 2.5–4 metres

  • Time to ultimate size: 10–20 years

  • Light requirements: Full sun, partial shade, or full shade

  • Soil type: Adaptable to most soils, prefers moist but well-drained conditions

  • Hardiness: Hardy to -10°C

  • Position: Sheltered or exposed

Care Tips

  • Water regularly in dry periods, ensuring soil is moist but well-drained

  • Trim and shape as required to control growth or maintain structure

  • Can be grown as a climber or ground cover, depending on your space

  • Supports wildlife habitats; allow flowers and berries to remain if feeding birds and insects

  • Suitable for low-maintenance gardening

Bring structure, greenery, and wildlife value to your garden with Hedera helix – Common Ivy, a classic climber that is both beautiful and practical.

Only 1 supplied
Choice of 3 options.
Please specify your choice in the 'Comments' box on the checkout page. If a preference is not given a design will be selected at random.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

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How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.