Ivy Vine

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Foliage, Greenery

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderately Long-Lasting

LEAF SIZE
➜ 1–1.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 50–140cm+

➜ Ivy vine can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 2–3 days before processing, making it one of the more forgiving fresh vines

➜ Recut stems at a sharp angle before conditioning in fresh water

➜ Allow 4–6 hours of hydration before designing to ensure stronger stems and longevity

➜ Condition in tall, moderately full buckets, removing any foliage that will sit below the water line

➜ Ivy vine performs beautifully in both fresh water arrangements and properly saturated floral foam

➜ Allow the vines to relax naturally after unpacking rather than trying to straighten or reshape them—the curves and twists are part of their character

➜ When using long vines, establish your focal flowers first, then weave the ivy through the design to create natural movement

➜ Shorter cuttings are perfect for softening edges or adding trailing accents to smaller arrangements

➜ Avoid crushing or tightly bending the vines during transport, as sharp kinks can permanently alter their natural flow

➜ Keep finished designs cool until delivery to help preserve the foliage's fresh appearance and flexibility

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Beautiful trailing movement
♡ Timeless appearance
♡ Excellent design versatility
♡ Instantly softens arrangements

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Vines occasionally arrive in a committed relationship with each other
✗ Requires a little patience during processing
✗ Can tangle during transport
✗ Has never traveled in a straight line

What is ivy commonly used for in floral design?
➜ Ivy is used to create trailing movement, bring softness, and add natural flow to arrangements and design compositions

Some of my stems are curved, is that normal?
➜ Ivy naturally grows with graceful curves, twists, and movement—designers embrace those natural lines because they create a more organic, garden-inspired look

Can I cut one vine into several smaller pieces?
➜ Absolutely—florists frequently divide longer vines into shorter sections to add movement throughout bouquets, centerpieces, structures, and other event work

Can ivy vine stay boxed overnight?
➜ Yes—ivy is a hardy greenery that generally tolerates overnight dry storage in the cooler very well before processing

Is ivy vine a good choice for hanging or cascading designs?
➜ It's one of our favorites—its naturally trailing habit makes it ideal for cascading bouquets, elevated centerpieces, ceremony structures, and mantel installations

Can ivy vine be used in floral foam?
➜ Absolutely—once hydrated, ivy anchors well in properly saturated floral foam and can be woven through designs to create a natural flowing effect

Will the vines keep growing after they're cut?
➜ No—while the foliage remains fresh with proper care, cut ivy won't continue producing new growth after harvest

Can ivy be used in modern arrangements?
➜ Definitely—its movement works beautifully in both classic and contemporary work

Is ivy considered greenery or a vine?
➜ Both—designers often use it as a trailing foliage element

☆ Creates beautiful cascading movement
☆ Excellent for bouquets and installations
☆ Softens hard edges naturally
☆ Adds depth and dimension with minimal effort
☆ One of the most recognizable vines in floral design

☆ Garden Roses
☆ Hyacinth
☆ Clematis
☆ Huckleberry
☆ Sweet Pea
☆ Ranunculus
☆ Asclepia

☆ Ivy vine is one of the floral industry's most versatile trailing greens, bringing natural movement and graceful drape to everything from everyday bouquets to large-scale installations

☆ Experienced florists often use ivy near the end of the design process, weaving it through finished arrangements to soften edges and create a more natural, established appearance

☆ No two ivy vines are ever exactly alike, which is one of the reasons designers love them—every stem contributes its own unique twists, curves, and personality