x Fatshedera lizei
A small shrub resulting from a cross between a Fatsia and a Hedera hibernica. Large, very graphic palmate leaves.
Blade with 5 clearly defined, deep lobes
For partial shade. Brings an exotic touch to the garden. Also suitable for a Japanese-style garden.
34.90 €
Description
x Fatshedera lizei
In a nutshell
Le Fatshedera lizei is a small shrub resulting from a cross between a Fatsia and a Hedera hibernica. Its broad palmate leaves are particularly graphic.
The leaf blade has 5 clearly defined, deep lobes
Choose a cool spot in part shade. It will add an exotic touch to your garden. It may also be suitable for a Japanese-style garden.
Beware, however, of hardiness. It cannot tolerate temperatures below -12°C. It does not like cold draughts or heatstroke. Apart from that, it's an easy plant to grow, indoors or in the garden.
History
This hybrid was created by the Lizé brothers from Nantes in 1912. They had the ingenious idea of crossing Fatsia japonica ‘Moseri’ and Hedera hibernica, which both belong to the botanical family Araliaceae.
The result is a plant that inherits the strengths of both parents: the strength and grace of Fatsia, the ease of cultivation and resilience of Irish ivy.
It was an immediate success. Other varieties of Fatshedera subsequently appeared, mainly as a result of the mutations to which ivy is prone.
The name of the plant is a reminder of its origins: Fatsia and Hedera. lizei recalls the name of its creators (the Lizé brothers).
Detailed sheet - x Fatshedera lizei
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre: inter-generic hybrid between Hedera and Fatsia
- Species : lizei
- Origin: hybrid between Fatsia japonica ‘Moseri’ and Hedera hibernica
Description of x Fatshedera lizei
- Growth habit: shrubby
- Number of lobes: 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 15 to 20 cm
- Leaf width: 15 to 20 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Base of leaf: more or less cordate
- Leaf apex: acute
- Colour of stem and petiole: pink
- Length of petiole: 10 to 20 cm
- Branches: few branches
- Internodes: 5 to 10 cm
Tips for planting, growing and caring for x Fatshedera lizei
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -10 to -12°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Uses: pot, ground cover, houseplant, Japanese garden, exotic garden
- Development: fairly vigorous
- Growth rate: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: rare (e.g. otiorhynchs)
- Diseases: rare (e.g. leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy, faithful to dead stones, still lends them a remnant of life...”
Jules Michelet, La Montagne
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 6 to 10 large subjects |
| General appearance | Shrub |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Free-standing, House plants, Pots or window boxes |
| Exhibition | Semi-shade |
| Hardiness | Less hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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