Variegated Algerian Ivy 'Gloire de Marengo' (Hedera canariensis 'Gloire de Marengo'): Bold Foliage for Shade

'Gloire de Marengo' (also called 'Variegata') is a stunning variegated cultivar of Algerian ivy with large, leathery leaves splashed in gray-green and creamy white. It is a vigorous, self-clinging vine for shady walls, fences, and ground cover in mild climates.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Araliaceae
• Genus: Hedera
• Species: canariensis
• Cultivar: 'Gloire de Marengo' (syn. 'Variegata')
• Synonyms: H. algeriensis, H. canariensis var. algeriensis

Features

Leaves are 4–6 inches wide, 3–5 lobed, gray-green with irregular creamy-white margins. Vigorous climber to 20–30 feet; also ground cover. Evergreen. Less cold-hardy than English ivy.

Culture

Part to full shade. Fertile, well-drained soil. Regular moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 7–10. Can be invasive; monitor spread. Prune to control.

Uses

Shady walls, fences, ground cover, containers, topiary. Bold foliage brightens dark areas.