Helix

Even the greatest walls must, in time, yield to the over-climbing ivy. - Robin Hobb

Ivy can be an unrelenting climber. Something you must always be aware of when you plant it, as commonly once it becomes established you will have great difficulty in removing. In my profession I commonly see it being used like a ground cover on sandy embankments. It will cover the ground in a loose carpet and constantly search for anything to climb. I quite like this look as it reminds me of European woodlands, and has a fairytale and timeless look to it. If this is the look your going for then please, keep an eye on it! I used to love using the English Ivy (Hedera helix) in flower arranging. The individual leaves work wonderfully in corsages and buttonholes, while the long tendrils can give your eyes something to follow in a larger arrangement.