How to prune hedera helix 'ivalace'

Spring, or any time a stem becomes leggy. Snip straggling stems back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors. For hanging baskets or pots, trim all around the perimeter lightly in spring to encourage a fresh flush of the distinctive curled foliage.

As needed; typically once or twice per year. Hedera helix 'Ivalace' is a compact, curly-leaved ivy that stays naturally tidy and needs less pruning than larger-leaved cultivars. Trim straggling stems back to a node to maintain a neat shape, and remove any dead or damaged growth promptly. No complex pruning technique is required — occasional light tidying is sufficient.

Snip straggling stems back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors. For hanging baskets or pots, trim all around the perimeter lightly in spring to encourage a fresh flush of the distinctive curled foliage.