Hedera helix ‘Ate’ - Ornamental ivy
Very original compact ivy. Embossed green leaves with curled, downward-curving edges. Stems and petioles greenish purple.
Winter colouring.
Interesting as ground cover, pot or house plant.
From 5.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Ate’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Ate’, is a compact plant very original.
The The green, embossed leaves are usually composed of 7 pointed lobes, with rolled, downward-curving edges. The stems and petioles are greenish purple. The leaves can take on winter colours.
It is particularly interesting as a ground cover, pot plant or houseplant.
History
This cultivar was selected by A. Boer, Netherlands, around 1994.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Ate'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Ate’
- Pierot classification: fan-leaved ivy, wavy-crisped, curiosity
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: mutation of ‘Green Ripple’
Description of Hedera helix ‘Ate’
- Growth habit: compact, branched
- Number of lobes: 7 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green
- Colour of veins: green
- Leaf shape: embossed, pointed lobes
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish purple
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Ate’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pot, houseplant
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
All your questions about ivy
How can I control ivy growth?
Some ivies are particularly voluble. Here are a few suggestions to help you keep them under control:
1. Regular size:
Ivy responds well to pruning, even severe pruning. Prune creeping ivy around the edges to limit its spread. Prevent climbing ivy from gaining access to roofs and limit its height to make subsequent pruning easier. You can prune several times a year if necessary, particularly in spring and autumn.
2. Thin it out: If the ivy is getting thick, it may be useful to thin it out, especially for ivy climbing up walls or trees. This will reduce the risk of the ivy coming loose.
3 - Pull up ivy by hand if it grows outside the area you have designated for it. This should preferably be done with gloves, as ivy can be stinging for some people.
4. Physical barriers :
As with bamboo, you can mark out the area with plastic or metal borders, to a depth of at least 30 cm.
5. Application of mulch :
A thick layer of mulch around the ivy will temporarily block it. Repeat regularly.
These different solutions should be combined for greater efficiency.
Ivy in literature
“It's only ivy, creeping over the greatness of the oak it embraces.”
Shakespeare, As You Like It
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 1 to 2 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Compact |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Red in winter, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Fan-shaped, wavy, curly or tight |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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