Hedera Helix ‘Woerner’

This fast and totally reliable evergreen climber will grow anywhere, forming a rapid green screen with multiple seasons of interest whilst providing a paradise for wildlife. Clothed in handsome, dark green, glossy leaves with light yellow veins, Hedera helix ‘Woerner’ is perfect for disguising eyesores or growing a living screen. Ivy screens provide security and privacy, whilst being much faster growing than hedges and requiring little maintenance. The clusters of small yellow-green flowers which are produced in autumn are packed with nectar and are a valuable food source for insects at a time when little else is available, preparing them for hibernation. The black berries which follow attract a host of birds including thrushes and blackcaps. Meanwhile, the leaves are a food source for numerous moths and butterflies. Come Christmas, you’ll also be able to harvest your own material to make traditional festive wreaths. Maximum height and spread: 6m (236in).