Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’ - Ornamental ivy
Gives its name to the rather unusual colour of its leaves.
Leaves densely arranged on the stem. Foliage oblong, with two small spikes on the side. Blade initially light green, later turning slightly blue, especially in dry, sunny conditions.
Slow growth of a few centimetres per year. Forms a carpet at ground level. Best suited as ground cover for small areas of the garden. Can also be used in pots or in the rock garden.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’, It owes its name to the unusual colour of its leaves.
They are densely arranged on the stem. The foliage is oblong, with two small spikes on the side. The leaf blade is light green at first, then takes on slightly blue tones, especially in dry, sunny conditions.
This species grows slowly, a few centimetres a year. It forms a carpet at ground level. It is best suited as ground cover for small areas of the garden. But it can also be used in pots or in the rock garden.
History
This cultivar is a mutation of ‘Little Diamond’. It was discovered by Russel Windle of Hedera Etc Nursery, Lionville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1991.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Blue Moon'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar : ‘Blue Moon’
- 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: sport of ‘Little Diamond, discovered by Russel Windle of Hedera Etc Nursery, Lionville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1991.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’
- Growth habit: stocky, spreading
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 2 to 3 cm
- Sheet width: 2 cm
- Colour of leaf: slightly bluish green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish purple
- Branches: well branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’
- Exposure: shade
- Hardiness: -19°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Uses: ground cover, pots, jardiniere, hanging baskets, houseplant
- Development: moderate, slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy-covered tombs seemed to be sleeping under a shroud of life.”
Edith Wharton, Ethan Frome
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 6 to 10 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Staggered, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Houseplant, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Shadow |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Bird's Paw |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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