Hedera helix ‘Les Gargalous’ - Ornamental ivy
Adult form recovered from the Gargalous garden in Creuse.
Rather rounded, glossy, dark green foliage on stems with short internodes. Inflorescences are very clear of the foliage, tiered and spherical to great effect. In autumn, the stamens are clearly visible, lighting up the areas where they are planted like light bulbs.
With its upright habit, ivy can, for example, be used on its own in a bed to give relief.
8.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Les Gargalous’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Les Gargalous’, This is an adult form recovered from the Gargalous garden in Creuse, and corresponds to the majority form found in this region.
Its rather rounded, glossy, dark green foliage is borne on stems with short internodes. Inflorescences are tiered and spherical, with a beautiful effect. In autumn, the stamens are clearly visible, lighting up the areas where they are planted like light bulbs.
With its upright habit, it can, for example, be used on its own in a bed to give relief.
History
This cultivar was found by Olivier Arcelus in the Gargalous garden in Creuse, France.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Les Gargalous'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar : ‘Les Gargalous’ (The Gargalous)’
- Pierot classification: adult ivy
- Foliage stage: adult
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: selected by Olivier Arcelus
Description of Hedera helix ‘Les Gargalous’
- Growth habit: erect
- Number of lobes: none
- Leaf length: 5 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf shape: ovoid
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Internodes: short
- Flowering colour: greenish yellow
- Flowering period: autumn
- Fructification: black berries
- Fruiting period: winter
- Colour of stem and petiole: green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Les Gargalous’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: rockery, beds, pots, window boxes, isolated
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
A question of circumstance
What is tree ivy?
Tree ivy has a very different habit to other ivy. Instead of crawling along the ground or climbing up a support, they grow upright, like a shrub. They stand upright without any support or spikes. This form is relatively rare in ivy. Their growth is fairly limited compared with lianas, so they are very easy to control.
This type of ivy shrub is particularly interesting in a rockery to add volume. They are also wonderful in a pot, a composition or in window boxes. They are easy to integrate into a bed as long as they are not invasive.
Ivy in literature
“There was only a little ivy to embellish this forgotten grave.”
Chateaubriand, The Martyrs
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 3 to 5 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Shrubby, Compact |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Freestanding, Pots or planters, Rockwork |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Adult |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Find out more ...
Other interesting ivy plants for you
Related products
-
Hedera helix ‘Caecilia’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’ - Ornamental ivy
- 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Bettina’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera hibernica ‘Angularis Aurea’ - variegated Irish ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Français 
English (UK) 
Deutsch 
Nederlands 
Italiano
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.