{"product_id":"hedera-algeriensis-gloire-de-marengo-lierre-panache-d15cm-65cm","title":"Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo' (Variegated Algerian Ivy) — H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hedera-algeriensis-gloire-de-marengo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Dark green foliage edged with cream and silver all year round • 🔄 Climbing or trailing • ☀️ Gentle sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to –5 °C • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003evariegated Algerian ivy\u003c\/em\u003e, is an evergreen climber native to \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected for its striking large tricolored leaves — dark green in the center, fading to gray-green, edged with a cream and silver trim. Larger and brighter than common ivy, it climbs or trails with the same flexibility and instantly adds a graphic elegance to walls, trellises, and balconies. Among the ivies in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trepadoras-cubre_suelo\"\u003eclimbing collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it is the most decorative variety for mild, sheltered exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eEvergreen, fast-growing, and undemanding, it is a top choice for long-lasting coverage of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcon-terraza\"\u003esunny or partially shaded balcony or terrace\u003c\/a\u003e in regions with mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"gamme-hedera\" aria-labelledby=\"gamme-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"gamme-title\"\u003eWhich ivy to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eVerdeia offers several ivies with distinct foliage. Here’s how to place \u003cem\u003e'Gloire de Marengo'\u003c\/em\u003e among the varieties in the catalog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large dark green leaves edged with cream and silver, generous and flexible habit, hardy down to –5 °C. The choice for a lush Mediterranean effect on a sheltered wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hedera-helix-hiedra-trepadora-perenne-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform dark green foliage, very vigorous, hardy to –20 °C. The go-to for quickly covering any exposure, including the coldest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hedera-helix-goldheart-hiedra-jaspeada-perenne-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eHedera helix 'Goldheart'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green leaves with a golden yellow heart, hardy to –20 °C. The choice to bring light to a dark wall with challenging exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hedera-colchica-dentata-variegata-hiedra-panache-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eHedera colchica 'Dentata Variegata'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very large variegated green and cream leaves, very fast growth, hardy to –15 °C. The choice to quickly cover a large area with bold graphic foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Gloire de Marengo'\u003c\/em\u003e is less hardy than ivies of the \u003cem\u003ehelix\u003c\/em\u003e species — it thrives in regions with mild winters (Mediterranean, temperate Atlantic) but suffers from prolonged frosts below –5 °C. In colder areas, plant it under a conservatory or in a pot that can be easily brought indoors. Its large leaves reveal their tricolored variegation under gentle sun or bright partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle sun to bright partial shade — avoid harsh midday sun which burns the cream areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e climbing on trellis, pergola, or wall — or trailing from a hanging basket or elevated container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any well-drained type, tolerates poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e container at least 20 cm — bring indoors as soon as temperatures drop below –3 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn intense full sun, the cream and silver areas bleach excessively and lose their delicacy — filtered light preserves the tricolor contrast and the foliage’s shine throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eOnce established, 'Gloire de Marengo' is very self-sufficient. In pots, let the substrate dry slightly on the surface between waterings — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003ethe finger test\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable guide. Overly wet soil in winter is the main cause of decline. If leaves yellow outside of winter, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003eusual causes\u003c\/a\u003e are overwatering or lack of light which dulls the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow slight drying between waterings, very infrequent in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring to control growth and thicken foliage — immediately remove fully green reversion shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e light organic feeding in spring for potted plants — unnecessary in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove fully green shoots at their base as soon as they appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRegularly pinch the tips to encourage branching — a pinched stem produces two to three new variegated shoots and quickly thickens the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe tricolor green-gray-cream palette of 'Gloire de Marengo' creates a bright and sophisticated backdrop that pairs well with colorful blooms as well as contrasting foliage in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-mediterraneo\"\u003eMediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/selva-terraza\"\u003ejungle terrace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a sheltered, flowering, and fragrant wall,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lonicera-periclymenum-serotina-madreselva-trepadora-perfumada-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eLonicera 'Serotina'\u003c\/a\u003e on the same support — the ivy provides evergreen leafy background in winter while the honeysuckle covers it with fragrant pink flowers from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the cream brightness of the foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-bola-blanca-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea 'Strong Annabelle'®\u003c\/a\u003e at the base — the white spherical flower clusters echo the cream areas of the ivy and create a very elegant white-green composition in shaded exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trailing container on a Mediterranean balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e let the stems cascade from a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003elarge terracotta or ochre ceramic pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the warm tones of unglazed ceramic complement the silver reflections of the foliage and evoke the atmosphere of Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor maximum graphic contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hedera-helix-hiedra-trepadora-perenne-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/a\u003e uniform green on the same trellis — the juxtaposition of tricolored variegated foliage and solid dark green creates a lively texture and light effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn autumn and winter, when neighboring blooms have disappeared, the evergreen tricolored foliage of 'Gloire de Marengo' takes center stage — this is when its decorative value is most precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from prolonged frosts below –3 °C:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike Hedera helix which tolerates –20 °C, 'Gloire de Marengo' is sensitive to harsh winters — in cold regions, grow it in a pot that can be easily brought indoors under a conservatory or in a bright frost-free room at the first frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately remove reversion shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully green shoots are more vigorous than variegated ones and would take over in a few seasons — prune them at the base as soon as you spot them to maintain the tricolor variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinch tips twice a year to thicken:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pinched stem produces several new branched shoots — this light, regular pruning results in a bushier, brighter, and more decorative plant than one left to grow freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHedera algeriensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gloire de Marengo'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Algerian ivy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H65 cm | Pot Ø15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 m depending on support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle sun to bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow drying between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e large, dark green edged with cream and silver, evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to –5 °C — protect in cold regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested — leaves and berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant \/ Mediterranean \/ Bright urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of variegation and distribution of cream areas naturally vary depending on exposure and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237383713033,"sku":"6637","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hedera-algeriensis-gloire-de-marengo-lierre-panache-o15cm-65cm-verdeia-2020795.png?v=1775057424","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/hedera-algeriensis-glory-of-marengo-variegated-ivy-d15cm-65cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}