Hedera helix ‘Obelix’ - Ornamental ivy
Quite imposing foliage, with clearly visible veins in relief.
Lobes light to medium green, twisted, tapering to sharp points. Edge of blade wavy to sometimes curled.
Branches with few leaves. Fairly long internodes. More of a climber, this ivy stands out for its coarse yet delicate foliage.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Obelix’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Obelix’, Its foliage is quite imposing, with clearly visible veins in relief.
The lobes are light to medium green, twisted and tapering to sharp points. The edge of the leaf blade is wavy to sometimes curly.
The branches have few leaves. The internodes are fairly long. More of a climber, this ivy stands out for its coarse yet delicate foliage.
History
This cultivar is a mutation of ‘Classy Lassie‘selected in 2005 by Robert Krebs of the German Ivy Society.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Obelix'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Obelix’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Classy Lassie’, selected by Robert Krebs of the German Ivy Society in 2005.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Obelix’
- Port : stocky
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Leaf colour: light to medium green
- Base of leaf: basal lobes sometimes touching
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: pinkish green to purple
- Length of petiole: 5 to 6 cm
- Stem: fairly branched
- Internodes: 5 to 10 cm
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Obelix’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climbing
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy climbed, slow and sure, over the remains of what had once been a resplendent palace.”
Henry James, The Ambassadors
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 3 to 5 large subjects |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Curly or wavy, Green |
| Possible uses | Climber |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, Sired by 'Pittsburgh', Wavy, curly or crisp |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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