Hedera hibernica

Hedera hibernica, also called Irish or Atlantic ivy, is a large, evergreen shrub that can be used as a climber or ground cover. It has large medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves and small yellow-green flowers in upright racemes. After the bloom, which lasts from July to September, small blue-black berries follow. Hedera helix 'hibernica' does well in full sun as well as partial shade or even shade. The plant is undemanding to the soil, is quite hardy (better than the common hedera helix), and is often used for ground cover and planting. This hedera is fairly sea wind tolerant, as well as air pollution resistant. Good bee plant.