Hedera algeriensis or Algerian ivy
As its name suggests, it originates from the north of Algeria and Tunisia.
Ivy with large, shallow 3-lobed leaves of a beautiful, soft, slightly shiny green.
Forms a thick carpet fairly quickly, as it is vigorous. Makes an excellent ground cover in shade or part-shade, smothering any weeds. Less adept at climbing, but with a little help it can also be used as climbing ivy.
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Description
Algerian ivy - Hedera algeriensis
In a nutshell
Algerian ivy, Hedera algeriensis, As its name suggests, it comes from the north of Algeria and Tunisia.
This is a large-leaved ivy with 3 shallow lobes of a beautiful, soft, slightly shiny green.
It forms a thick carpet fairly quickly, because it is vigorous. It makes an excellent ground cover in shade or part-shade, smothering any weeds. It is less adept at climbing, but with a little help, it can also be used as climbing ivy.
Technical details - Hedera algeriensis
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : algeriensis
- Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Northern Algeria and Tunisia
Description of Hedera algeriensis
- Growth habit: thick, wide
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3
- Leaf length: 7 to 15 cm
- Sheet width: 7 to 17 cm
- Juvenile leaf shape: corded, triangular or oval
- Shape of adult leaf: elliptical, no lobes
- Leaf base: heart-shaped
- Leaf colour: medium green, glossy to matt
- Length of petioles: 6 to 15 cm
- Colour of petioles: red
- Flowering colour: cream
- Flowering period: November
- Fructification: black berries
- Fruiting period: ripe in March
Advice on planting, growing and caring for Hedera algeriensis
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: fresh
- Soil PH: neutral, calcareous, acidic
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover
- Development: vigorous
- Growth rate: rapid
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy climbs the ruins, a green memory on faded walls.”
Lord Byron, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Thick, Extended |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Heart-shaped |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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