Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’ - Ornamental ivy
A very interesting variety for greening walls.
Leaves composed of 5 to 7 narrow lobes, pointed and curved downwards, forming an asterisk. Central lobe longer than the lateral lobes. Glossy dark green leaf blade. Luminous, sublime veins. Well-branched stems.
Ivy for shade, in sunny situations the leaves are less distinctive. Good covering power. Can be used as ground cover or as a climber, not to mention in pots.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’, is a very interesting variety for greening walls.
The leaves are composed of 5 to 7 narrow lobes, pointed and curved downwards, forming an asterisk shape. The central lobe is longer than the lateral lobes. The leaf blade is a shiny dark green. The veins are luminous and sublime. The stems are well branched.
This is an ivy for the shade; in sunny situations, the leaves are less distinctive. It has good covering power. It can be used as ground cover or as a climber, not to mention in pots.
History
This cultivar was discovered by William Krekler in Ohio, USA, in 1970.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Asterisk'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar : ‘Asterisk’
- Pierot classification: ivy with bird's-foot leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: discovered by William Krekler in Ohio, USA, in 1970.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’
- Growth habit: stocky, spreading, tufted
- Number of lobes: 5 to 7 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Colour of leaf: shiny dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish purple
- Branches: well branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’
- Exposure: shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, houseplant
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, vibrating in the wind, gave the impression that the ancient walls were coming back to life.”
Thomas Hardy, Return to the homeland
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 11 to 20 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Tufted, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Houseplant, Pots or planters, Hanging plants |
| Exhibition | Shadow |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Bird's Paw |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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