Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation - Ornamental ivy
A very original ivy with fine, very narrow leaves.
Non-lobed, linear, dark green leaves with light green veins. Highly branched stems with very short internodes.
Miniature ivy perfect for growing in pots. Slow growth.
16.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation, is a highly original ivy with very narrow, fine leaves.
The stems are dark green with light green veins and are not lobed. The stems are highly branched with very short internodes.
This miniature ivy is perfect for growing in pots. It grows slowly. We produce very few each year.
History
This cultivar is the result of a mutation of ‘Bill Archer’ which appeared in the nursery.
Detailed description - Hedera helix 'Bill Archer' mutation
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Bill Archer’ mutation
- Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Bill Archer’ grown in the nursery
Description of Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation
- Growth habit: bushy, stocky
- Number of lobes: general non-lobed
- Leaf length: 4 to 5 cm
- Sheet width: 0.5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish red
- Branches: very branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -10°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: pots, rockery, topiary
- Development: moderate, slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy crept into every gap, gently repairing the wounds in the damaged wall.”
Victor Hugo, The Legend of the Centuries
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 3 to 5 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Bush, Trapu, Very branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Green |
| Possible uses | Pots or planters, Rockery, Topiary |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Fairly hardy |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, From 'Pittsburgh', Miniature, Bird's leg |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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