Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’ - Ornamental ivy
Luminous variegations that always make a big impact.
Leaves composed of 3 to 5 lobes with shallow sinuses. Blade dark green to glossy green, widely variegated with creamy yellow. More pronounced variegation on plants exposed to the sun.
This variety has undergone many successive selections. It can therefore be found in more or less variegated varieties. A little tricky to grow in damp conditions. Best suited as a houseplant.
From 5.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’, is an ivy with luminous variegations that always make a big impact.
The leaves are composed of 3 to 5 lobes with shallow sinuses. The leaf blade is dark green to bright green, with creamy yellow variegation. The variegation is more pronounced on plants exposed to the sun. The stems are well branched. Younger plants turn pink in winter.
It is a variety that has undergone many successive selections. It can therefore be found in more or less variegated variants. It is a little tricky to grow in damp conditions. It is more suitable as a houseplant.
History
This cultivar is the result of a mutation of ‘Ingrid’ selected in 1975 at Brokamp Nursery, Germany.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Kolibri'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Kolibri’
- Pierot classification: variegated ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Kolibri’ discovered at Brokamp Nursery, Germany, in 1975
Description of Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’
- Growth habit: stocky, tufted
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3.5 cm
- Sheet width: 2.5 cm
- Leaf colour: dark green to bright green, with creamy yellow highlights.
- Colour of veins: cream
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish pink
- Branches: very branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Uses: ground cover, pots, jardiniere, hanging baskets, houseplant
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, indifferent to change, enveloped everything in its deep green and its promise of eternity.”
D.H. Lawrence, The Rainbow
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Spread out, Bush, Trapu, Very branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Houseplant, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Sired by 'Pittsburgh', Panaché |
| 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 ‘Bizar’ - Ornamental ivy
- 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Baltica’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Anita’ - Ornamental 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.