Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’ - Ornamental ivy
A variety with atypical leaves reminiscent of those of the Geranium. Originally known as “Geranium Ivy”.
Leaves almost round, without lobes, scurved and slightly wavy. The veins are prominent and fan-shaped. Blade light to dark green. Base of leaf cordate.
A compact, well-branched plant with short stems that can be used to decorate small areas of the garden, or as a houseplant.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’, is a variety with atypical leaves reminiscent of those of the Geranium. It was originally known as «Geranium Ivy».
The leaf is almost round, without lobes, scurved and slightly wavy. The veins are prominent and fan-shaped. The leaf blade is light to dark green. The base of the leaf is cordate.
It's a compact, well-branched plant with short stems that you can use to decorate small areas of the garden, or as a houseplant.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Keith Williams, a florist in Springfield, Ohio, USA, around 1955.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Big Deal'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Big Deal’
- Synonym: ‘Geranium’
- Pierot classification: curiosity ivy, fan ivy, ivy with crimped leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: discovered by Keith Williams, florist in Springfield, Ohio, USA around 1955
Description of Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’
- Growth habit: stocky, compact
- Number of lobes: general non-lobed
- Leaf length: 4 to 5 cm
- Leaf width: 4 to 5 cm
- Leaf colour: light to dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: reddish green
- Branches: well branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -10°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, houseplant
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The silent stones mingled with the ivy, a sacred communion between man and nature.”
George Eliot, Silas Marner
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 3 to 5 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Compact, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Freestanding, House plant, Pots or window boxes, Rockwork |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Fairly hardy |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, Fan-shaped, Wavy, curly or tight |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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