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What is the best climbing ivy?

Hedera Colchica: The Persian Ivy.

Fully hardy and having the largest foliage, Persian Ivy is ideal for clothing a tall wall.
Good varieties are:
Hedera colchica "Dentata": Large light green leaves that look like Elephant ears. 30 ft
Hedera colchica "Dentata Variegata": Beautiful creamy yellow variegations. 25 ft
Hedera colchica "Sulphurea": Bright yellow variegation. 25 ft

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