50 Seeds Japanese Ivy Hedera rhombea Ornamental Climbing Vine
Japanese Ivy (Hedera rhombea) is a species of evergreen climbing vine in the Araliaceae family, native to East Asia. It features distinctive diamond to triangular-shaped glossy green leaves and is valued by gardeners for its attractive foliage and ability to climb trellises, walls, and fences with minimal support.
This versatile vine works well as an ornamental ground cover or vertical accent in temperate landscapes. It tolerates a range of light conditions and produces small greenish flowers followed by dark berries in maturity. Seeds are a practical and economical way to establish this species from scratch.
Species: Hedera rhombea
Type: Evergreen climbing vine
Plant_Habit: Climbing, trailing
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Well-draining, moist, loamy
Zones: 6-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; 4-8 weeks
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 12-24 inches
Notes: Provide trellis or support for climbing growth