Ivy — Antique Botanical Print

The Story in the Margin

Common ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen climbing vine native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, climbing by means of small aerial rootlets that cling to bark, stone, and walls. Young plants bear the familiar lobed leaf, but mature, sun-exposed growth produces unlobed leaves and clusters of greenish flowers that are a vital late-autumn nectar source, followed by blue-black berries relied on by birds through winter. Its evergreen cover and architectural leaf shape have made it a favorite subject in garden design and botanical illustration alike.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.