Hedera helix ‘Carolina Crinckle’ - Ornamental ivy
Its name comes from its origins in South Carolina.
Leaves are fan-shaped, deeply divided and slightly wavy at the edges, with 5 to 7 scurved, pointed, shiny light green lobes. Veins generally parallel and clearly visible. Stems sparsely branched, petioles as long as the leaves.
A very fine variety that grows stronger with age. Best suited to ground cover, although it does climb a little.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Carolina Crinckle’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Carolina Crinckle’, It takes its name from its origins in South Carolina.
The fan-shaped leaves are deeply divided and slightly wavy at the edges. They are composed of 5 to 7 scurved, pointed, shiny light green lobes. The veins are generally parallel and clearly visible. The stems are sparsely branched and the petioles are as long as the leaves.
This is a very beautiful variety that grows stronger with age. It is best suited to ground cover, although it does climb a little.
History
This cultivar was collected by Willy Freeland and introduced by The Garden Spot in Colombia, South Carolina, USA around 1971.
Detailed description of Hedera helix 'Carolina Crinckle'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Carolina Crinckle’.’
- Pierot classification: fan ivy, ivy with wavy-crisped leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: introduced by The Garden Spot in Colombia, South Carolina, United States around 1971.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Carolina Crinckle’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 5 to 7 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 7 to 8 cm
- Sheet width: 7 to 8 cm
- Leaf shape: fan-shaped, deeply indented
- Colour of leaf: bright light green
- Colour of veins: yellow-green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish green
- Length of petiole: 8 cm
- Branches: few branches
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Carolina Crinckle’
- 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: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, hanging baskets
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, faithful companion of the ruins, seemed to whisper eternal secrets to the stone.”
George Eliot, Daniel Deronda
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 6 to 10 containers |
| Large stock items | 3 to 5 large subjects |
| General appearance | Spread out, Little branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Fan-shaped, From 'Pittsburgh', Wavy, curly or crisp |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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