Hedera helix ‘Célestin’ - Ornamental ivy
From a mutation of ‘Minty’.
In contrast to the ’mother plant', yellow-green foliage with no variegation. Leaves composed of 3 lobes, the two lateral ones are rounded while the central lobe is elongated and almost pointed. The base of the leaf is cordate.
A pretty, bright ivy that can be planted in the sun. Suitable for ground cover, pots or hanging baskets.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Célestin’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Célestin’, is a mutation of ‘Minty’.
Unlike the ’mother plant', the foliage is yellow-green with no variegation. The leaves are composed of 3 lobes, the two lateral ones being rounded while the central lobe is elongated and almost pointed. The base of the leaf is cordate.
This pretty, bright ivy can be planted in the sun. It is suitable for ground cover, pots or hanging baskets.
History
This cultivar is a mutation of ‘Minty’, selected by Olivier Arcelus for this collection.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Célestin'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Célestin’
- 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: mutation of ‘Minty’ selected by O. Arcelus
Description of Hedera helix ‘Célestin’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: green-yellow
- Base of leaf: cordate
- Colour of veins: pink and cream
- Colour of stem and petiole: pink
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Célestin’
- Exposure : sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Culture: medium difficulty
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pot or jardiniere, hanging baskets
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
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Ivy in literature
“I contemplated the ivy that resisted the onslaught of the wind, an image of perseverance.”
Chateaubriand, Itinerary from Paris to Jerusalem
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 1 to 2 large subjects |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Staggered, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Heart-shaped |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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