Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy

• Groundcovers
• Underplanting
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy works in an:

• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: Climbs to 10 m+

Mature Width: Spreads 3–5 m+

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy is expected to grow 1–2 m per year.

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy is expected to grow 1–2 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy frost tolerant?

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy flower?

Flowering Period:

Flower Type:

Flower Colour:

No

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy is Native to Native to the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Atlantic coast of North Africa, where Hedera canariensis grows naturally in laurel forests and shaded coastal cliffs.

Hedera canariensis provides dense year-round shelter for small birds and beneficial insects, making it valuable as a wildlife refuge in established gardens. Mature plants that reach flowering stage also produce small autumn flowers that attract late-season bees.

Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Hedera canariensis is remarkably adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil types from sandy through to loam and slightly clay, with a preference for free-draining soils enriched with organic matter. It performs reliably across acidic, neutral and alkaline pH, and the only condition it dislikes is persistently waterlogged ground.

Is Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy Drought tolerant?

Through establishment Hedera canariensis benefits from regular watering to build a strong root system. Once established it shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through warm dry periods with minimal supplementary watering, particularly in shaded positions where the soil stays cooler.