Tropical Blizzard Hedera has unique leaves that are highly variegated with gold to pure white marbling and flecking with varying shades of green in between. But the pink and red stems may just steal the show. Tropical Blizzard has a climbing, trailing growth habit and a fast growth rate. Although a vigorous plant, Algerian Ivy is not invasive, like English Ivy is, and is often used as a groundcover in warmer climates, but it works well in containers and hanging baskets, outdoors or indoors.