Efeu helix Wonder - Hedera helix

The Hedera helix 'Wonder' is a selection of common ivy appreciated for its attractive foliage and versatility. This persistent climbing plant is characterized by its thick, leathery leaves, green with silvery reflections and its rather compact growth. This makes it a good choice for hanging baskets and wall decorations. Its ability to purify the air and create a soothing natural ambiance is valued for interior decoration. It is also a hardy and undemanding plant, interesting for greening slightly shaded areas of the terrace or garden.

The Ivies belong to the Araliaceae family. The genus Hedera includes about a dozen species, the most common in our latitudes being the common ivy, in Latin Hedera helix. This giant of our forests can reach lengths of tens of meters and climb to the tops of surrounding trees.

The Hedera helix 'Wonder' is a variety with a much more modest development, with stems not exceeding 4 m in height. Its small leaves are wide, rounded, with 3 lobes, coarsely toothed, with very pronounced clear veins. They are a fairly dark green, shiny, and have a silvery sheen. Evergreen, they are decorative all year round. The stems cling on their own to supports with strong tendrils. In late summer or autumn, its greenish flowering, in the form of globular inflorescences, is an excellent nectar source for bees. This is followed by the formation of black berries, toxic to humans, but representing an excellent winter food source for birds.

The Hedera helix 'Wonder' is perfect for adding a touch of greenery to your interior, especially when used in hanging displays. This plant is also ideal for creating an elegant and natural ambiance in the garden or on the terrace. Ivy pairs particularly well with ferns (such as Nephrolepis 'Artic Jungle'), Philodendron scandens, Pothos (Epipremnum aureum), and Chlorophytum comosum. These plants, like Hedera helix 'Wonder', thrive in shaded environments and can together create a lush and harmonious display. In the garden, pair it with easy-care woodland perennials such as Epimedium, Lungworts, or Hellebores.