Ivy

At the latitude 56.97 there are not many evergreen species. I'm experimenting with Ivy. They are growing as ground cover very well, though they struggle to climb up. There are exceptions I have seen and I took some cuts and planted them in many parts of Riga. Here are couple photos of successful climbers - 1. and 2.

The one in picture I planted in November at the front of house where my Mom lives. So far doing just fine.