Hedera helix ‘Balkon’ - Ornamental ivy
A selection of English ivy, with smaller, closely-spaced, glossy green leaves. They are often tinged red in cold weather. This is a slow-growing ivy.
The young shoots are yellow in spring and give a superb effect.
Use this variety in pots or window boxes.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Balkon’, is a selection of the common ivy, with smaller, closely-spaced, glossy green leaves.
They are often tinged red in cold weather. It is a slow-growing ivy. The young shoots are yellow in spring and give a superb effect.
Use this variety in pots or window boxes.
History
This cultivar was discovered in 1994 by Hertény in Hungary.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Balkon'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Balkon’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: discovered in 1994 by Herény in Hungary
Description of Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
- Growth habit: ground cover
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3 cm
- Sheet width: 3 cm
- Colour of leaf: bright green
- Colour variation: often tinged red in winter, yellow in spring
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
- 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, pots, window boxes
- Development: moderate
- 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
When does ivy grow?
Ivy is an evergreen plant that has an active growth cycle throughout the year, but its most intense periods of development vary according to the season.
Spring :
Spring is a period of active growth for ivy. Warmer temperatures and increased daylight stimulate the appearance of new leaves and stem growth. The colours are bright and fresh. It may be useful to stimulate this development with fertiliser.
Summer
Ivy continues to grow throughout the summer, but the pace can slow during the hottest periods. The colours are darker. It may be worth watering if the summer is really dry.
Autumn
Autumn brings a new period of active growth for ivy. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity encourage root and stem growth. If the ivy is mature, this is the period when it flowers.
Winter
During the winter, ivy can continue to grow slowly in milder climates. In regions with low temperatures, it stops growing. Some varieties can turn more or less red in cold weather. If it is mature, this is the period when it bears fruit that gradually ripens.
Ivy in literature
“Loyalty, like ivy, clings to what it loves, even in ruin.”
Shakespeare, Othello
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 11 to 20 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Tuft |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow, Red in winter, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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