Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’ - Caucasian Ivy
Large, cordate, barely three-lobed leaves with finely toothed margins. The variegation in the centre of the leaf is irregular, giving an infinite number of variations, with shades ranging from gold to grey-green.
A good ground cover or climber with medium to rapid growth.
Can reach adulthood even when used as a ground cover.
Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Award of Merit in 1993.
13.90 €
Description
Caucasian ivy - Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’
In a nutshell
Caucasian ivy, Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’, ‘Dentata’ has large, cordate leaves that are barely three-lobed. The margins are finely toothed and curl more than in 'Dentata'. The variegation in the centre of the leaf is irregular and gives an infinite number of variations, with shades ranging from gold to grey-green.
It is a good ground cover or climber with medium to rapid growth.
It can reach adulthood even when used as a simple ground cover.
This cultivar was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Award of Merit in 1993.
History
This cultivar was already known in the 1920s. But it was not described and named ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’ until 1970 by the Dutch botanist Nannenga-Bremekamp.
Technical details - Hedera colchica 'Dentata Sulphur Heart'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : colchica
- Cultivar: ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’
- Synonyms: ‘Sulphur Heart’, ‘Paddy's Pride’.’
- Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy, variegated ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Caucasus and western Asia.
- Origin of cultivar: unknown
Description of Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’
- Growth habit: spreading, bushy, vigorous
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 13 cm
- Sheet width: 12 cm
- Leaf colour: green with yellow and pale green highlights
- Colour of veins: yellow-green
- Colour of stem and petiole : reddish green
- Hairs: scaly, composed of 12 to 20 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’
- Exposure: mid-shade, sun
- Hardiness: -17°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral, calcareous or acidic
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box
- Development: moderate to vigorous
- Growth rate: medium to fast
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
All about the health of my ivy
Ivy is rarely attacked by parasites. What's more, in the event of infestation, it is generally hardy enough to avoid irreversible damage. One potential pest is the ivy mite.
Ivy mite (Bryobia kissophila)
This mite perforates the cuticle of the leaves, then sucks out the contents of the cells. The result is tiny silvery spots that spread until the leaf turns yellow and then completely brown. This parasite measures 0.7 mm. It never weaves a web.
It occurs mainly in hot, dry conditions. As a preventive measure, it is advisable to maintain a moist, well-ventilated environment. In the event of infestation, drench both sides of the leaves thoroughly and repeat for several days. Treatment with an acaricide soap or Neem oil may be necessary if the infestation persists.
Regular monitoring enables attacks to be detected as early as possible, making treatment much more effective.
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 | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Spread out, Tufted |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Yellow variegated |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Heart-shaped, Mixed |
| Reward obtained | RHS Garden Merit Award |
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