Exposure & placement

This variegated ivy adapts to a wide range of exposures and urban settings. It can climb along a wall or gracefully hang from a pot or a hanging basket.

• Exposure: gentle sun, partial shade, or bright shade.
• Outdoors: perfect for walls, pergolas, terraces, and balconies.
• Indoors: bright location, without direct sunlight.
• Hardiness: excellent, withstands winter cold.

Verdeia tip: place it in a large hanging pot or at the base of a wall to let its long stems naturally trail or climb.

Watering & maintenance

• Watering: moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Resistance: tolerates drought well once established.
• Maintenance: very easy, ideal for beginners.
• Pruning: light if necessary to control growth.
• Fertilizer: little needed, a light application in spring is enough.

Avoid overwatering: too wet soil can cause variegated leaves to yellow.

Decorative interest & benefits

The Hedera ‘Gloire de Marengo’ brightens walls and balconies with its contrasting green, cream, and silver foliage. Its flexible habit and rapid growth quickly create an elegant and persistent green screen.

• Foliage: variegated dark green, cream, and silver.
• Evergreen: keeps its decorative leaves all year round.
• Growth: fast, ideal for covering walls and trellises.
• Versatility: climbing or trailing depending on the support.
• Resistance: sturdy, tolerates urban conditions well.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

Versatile and graphic, the ivy ‘Gloire de Marengo’ pairs wonderfully with solid foliage or colorful blooms. It fits perfectly into an urban green composition or as a contrast on a light facade.

• To pair with: ferns, hydrangeas, star jasmines, or heucheras.
• Ideal ambiance: shaded terrace, light facade, hanging balcony.
• Recommended pot: terracotta, beige or stone gray to highlight its cream tones.

Pair it with a macramé hanging pot or a wall trellis for an instant urban jungle effect.

Verdeia Tips

• Avoid direct full sun to preserve the shine of the variegated foliage.
• Lightly prune the stems to encourage branching.
• In a hanging pot, let the stems fall freely for a cascading effect.
• Perfect for shaded areas where few plants thrive.

The Hedera ‘Gloire de Marengo’ is a reliable choice for a chic and bright urban jungle, with no demanding maintenance.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Hedera algeriensis ‘Gloire de Marengo’
• Common name: Variegated Algerian Ivy
• Type: Climbing or trailing plant, evergreen
• Pot size: Ø15 cm
• Approximate height: 65 cm
• Maximum adult size: 5 to 8 m
• Foliage: variegated dark green, cream and silver
• Exposure: mild sun, partial shade or bright shade
• Watering: moderate, let dry between waterings
• Hardiness: very good, withstands winter cold
• Care: easy, light pruning if needed
• Use: walls, pergolas, hanging baskets, decorative pots
• Feature: decorative & evergreen variegated foliage
• Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested
• Decorative style: Elegant / Natural / Bright urban jungle

Each plant is unique: the distribution of variegated shades varies according to the light and the season.