Hedera helix ‘Aureovariegata’ - Ornamental ivy
One of the oldest known variegated ivy, already described in England around 1770.
Leaves fairly small, either three-lobed or deltoid, with a cordate base and delicately rounded apices. Blade medium green with chartreuse green margins. Stems not very branched, of medium thickness.
A good climber, whose colour varies according to the light. Preferably in a sunny spot.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Aureovariegata’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Aureovariegata’, is one of the oldest known variegated ivy. It was described in England around 1770.
The leaves are fairly small, either three-lobed or deltoid, with a cordate base and delicately rounded tips. The leaf blade is medium green with a chartreuse green margin. With age, the leaves eventually turn completely green. The stems are sparsely branched and of medium thickness.
Ivy is a good climber, whose colour varies according to the light. So choose a sunny spot.
History
This cultivar is a direct mutation of Hedera helix. In any case, this variety has been known for a very long time, having been described in Great Britain as early as 1770.
Detailed description of Hedera helix 'Aureovariegata'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Aureovariegata’
- 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: perhaps a direct sport of Hedera helix ?
Description of Hedera helix ‘Aureovariegata’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 2 to 3 cm
- Leaf width: 3 to 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green with chartreuse green margins
- Colour of veins: creamy green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish green
- Branches: few branches
- Internodes: 1.5 to 3 cm
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera helix ‘Aureovariegata’
- Exposure : sun
- Hardiness: -20°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climber, pot, window box
- 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
The occasional question ...
What is a deltoid leaf?
The vocabulary used by botanists to describe plants is very rich. For leaves alone, you can come across dozens of specific terms.
A leaf is said to be deltoid when it has a triangular shape, like a delta. The poplar leaf, for example, is a perfect example of a deltoid leaf.
Ivy in literature
“The ivy stretched out its green arms, embracing the stones as if to breathe new life into them.”
George Sand, Mauprat
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 1 to 2 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 11 to 20 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Spread out, Little branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Climber, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Mixed |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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