Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’ - Ornamental ivy
Vigorous, fast-growing ivy.
Leaves generally composed of 3 to 5 asymmetrical lobes, very wavy, almost turned in on themselves and surrounding the stem. Blade medium green, rather dull.
Silver-green ribs create a lovely contrast.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’, is a vigorous ivy that grows quickly.
The leaf is generally made up of 3 to 5 asymmetrical, very wavy lobes, almost turned in on themselves and surrounding the stem. The leaf blade is medium green and rather dull.
The veins are silvery-green, forming an attractive contrast.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Brother Ingobert Heieck from the monastery in Neuburg, Germany in 1968. It is a mutation of ‘Professor Friedrich Tobler’.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Rüsche'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Rüsche’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisped leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Professor Friedrich Tobler’
Description of Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’
- Growth habit: stocky, compact
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: dull medium green
- Colour of veins: silvery green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Stem: very branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -19°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Uses: ground cover, hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, houseplant
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy, the faithful guardian of graves, embraces death and life with the same ardour.”
Paul Verlaine, Romances sans paroles
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 11 to 20 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Compact, Stocky, Very branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Houseplant, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Wavy, curly or tight |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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