A very attractive ground cover, with a very nice effect in large masses. Leaves pointing forwards with their 3 lobes cut out for a beautiful result.

The foliage is rather thick, dark green, wavy and veined with pale green. The base of the leaves is wedge-shaped.

Medium vigour, suitable for both sunny and shady locations.

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Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Manda's Fringette’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Manda's Fringette’, This is a very beautiful ground cover, with a very nice effect in large masses. The leaves face forwards, with their 3 lobes cut out for an attractive effect.

The glossy foliage is fairly thick and always dark green. It is wavy and veined with pale green. The base of the leaves is wedge-shaped.

Of medium vigour, it is equally suited to sunny or shady locations.

History

This cultivar was introduced by WA Manda Inc, New Jersey, USA in the 1950s.

Technical details - Hedera helix 'Manda's Fringette'

Botanical information

  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genre : Hedera
  • Species : helix
  • Cultivar: ‘Manda's Fringette’
  • Pierot classification: ivy with fan-shaped leaves, 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 WA Manda Inc, New Jersey, USA in the 1950s.

 

Description of Hedera helix ‘Manda's Fringette’

  • Growth habit: spreading
  • Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
  • Leaf length: 5.5 cm
  • Sheet width: 6 cm
  • Colour of leaf: dark green
  • Colour of veins: light green
  • Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
  • Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

 

Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Manda's Fringette’

  • 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, pots, window boxes, 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

“The ivy climbed silently, spreading its deep roots over the ruins of what was once alive.

Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South

Additional information

Weight N/A
Stock of 1-litre cups and pots

more than 100 pots

Stock 2 or 4 litre containers

51 to 100 containers

Large stock items

1 to 2 large subjects

General appearance

Ramified, Spread out, Extended

Type of foliage and colour

Atypical, Curly or wavy, Green

Possible uses

Ground cover, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp

Exhibition

Part shade, Shade, Sun

Hardiness

Good hardiness

Easy to grow

Easy

Speed

Average

Vigorous development

Medium

Classification according to the Pierot system

Fan-shaped, wavy, curly or tight

Reward obtained

No known reward

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