Hedera iberica ‘Monchique’ - Spanish ivy
Broad, olive-green, matt leaves with several more or less deep cut-outs. Elongated lobes pointing forwards.
Young leaves are a deep red, turning to a more or less dark green.
More vigorous than the species. Prefers shady locations.
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Description
Spanish ivy - Hedera iberica ‘Monchique’
In a nutshell
Spanish ivy, Hedera iberica ‘Monchique’, This is a variety found by Dr Mike Jones to the south-east of Monchique, in the Algarve, Portugal. It has broad, olive-green, matte leaves with several more or less deep cut-outs. The elongated lobes point forwards.
Young leaves are deep red. They then turn a more or less dark green.
This cultivar is more vigorous than the species. It prefers shady locations.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Dr Mike Jones to the south-east of Monchique, in the Algarve, Portugal, in 1988.
Technical details - Hedera iberica 'Monchique'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : iberica
- Cultivar: ‘Monchique’
- Pierot classification: fan-leaved ivy, type ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Spain and Portugal.
- Origin of cultivar : found by Dr Mike Jones south-east of Monchique, in the Algarve, Portugal
Description of Hedera iberica ‘Monchique’
- Port: extended
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 7 cm
- Leaf colour: matt olive green
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: red
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera iberica ‘Monchique’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy, free and wild, finds its way into every crack in the stone.”
Walt Whitman, Leaves of grass
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 3 to 5 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Extended |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Fan-shaped |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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