The price of ivy depends on the variety and plant size. It also plays a role whether you want to buy many plants for an ivy hedge or whether you only need one plant for the flower window or the bedroom.
How much does ivy cost?
Ivy Prices vary depending on the variety and size: Ivy plants in hardware stores cost from 1 euro, but are of lower quality. Ivy hedges require 3-4 plants per meter and cost accordingly, while ground cover ivy costs around 20 euros per square meter. Special varieties are more expensive.
Buy ivy at the hardware store - inexpensive but often inferior
You pay the lowest price for ivy at the hardware store or supermarket. Ivy plants are often available here for just one euro. However, the quality is appropriate. You also only get common varieties here.
If you buy inexpensive ivy, you should put the plant in the garden straight away. Houseplants are often kept very moist. It is worth repotting them immediately after purchase and planting them in fresh soil.
If you value quality and he althy plants, buy ivy from specialist garden shops. This is more expensive, but you can usually enjoy your ivy for longer.
Price for ivy hedges
For ivy hedges you need a larger number of plants. You should expect three to four specimens per meter of hedge.
How high the price ultimately is depends on how high the ivy has already grown. Short plants are much cheaper. However, it takes longer for the new hedge to grow tall and thick.
How much does ivy cost as a ground cover?
If you buy ivy as a ground cover, buy smaller plants. They are cheaper than high offers. To add greenery to bright areas in the garden, low ivy plants are sufficient.
Ivy as a ground cover is planted 25 centimeters apart. So you need four plants per linear meter. Inexpensive offers for one square meter are around 20 euros.
Special varieties are more expensive
Varimented ivy varieties are purchased as individual plants for containers or the house. The most common and therefore cheapest are varieties with green-white leaves.
Special varieties with yellow-green variegated leaves have a higher price.
Tip
Ivy is easy to grow yourself from cuttings if you don't want to pay the price for finished plants. Special varieties that are difficult to obtain can be found at local swap meets or on the Internet.
