Hedera helix ‘Calico’ - Ornamental ivy
A very attractive, slow-growing cultivar with a more or less spreading habit.
Slightly undulating leaves. Blade white, splashed and edged with bright green.
This is an ivy for partial shade, particularly suitable for pots.
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Calico’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Calico’, This is a very attractive, slow-growing cultivar with a more or less spreading habit.
The leaves are slightly wavy, with 3 to 5 lobes. The leaf blade is white, splashed and edged with bright green. Some leaves have completely white centres with narrow green margins.
This is an ivy for partial shade, particularly suitable for pots.
History
This cultivar is probably a mutation of ‘Schaeffer Three‘. It was discovered by a florist in Pennsylvania, USA, and cultivated from 1975 onwards.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Calico'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Calico’
- Pierot classification: ivy with crinkled, variegated leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: mutation of ‘Schaeffer Three’.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Calico’
- Growth habit: spreading, more or less extensive
- Number of lobes: usually 3 to 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 3.5 cm
- Sheet width: 3.5 cm
- Leaf colour: white with bright green spots and green margins
- Colour of veins: white to green
- Leaf shape: wavy
- Colour of stem and petiole: pinkish
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Calico’
- Exposure: part shade
- Hardiness: -7°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, houseplant
- Development: slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
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All your questions about ivy
Is ivy toxic?
Yes, ivy is toxic from head to toe. Three cases in particular are worth explaining:
- The fruits of adult ivy take the form of berries that look a little like bilberries. These berries are toxic because they contain saponosides. Their taste is not at all pleasant. So it's rare for children to eat more than one. On the other hand, these berries are not toxic to birds, which are particularly fond of them at the end of winter. What's more, most ivy plants, especially houseplants, do not grow to maturity and therefore do not produce berries.
- Stems and leaves can be eaten by herbivorous pets. This can lead to cardio-respiratory problems, with a risk of death if eaten in large quantities. Fortunately, our pets are not at all fond of ivy.
- The third case is more common. Ivy is also an allergen. Handling ivy in large quantities can lead to contact dermatitis (skin irritation, hives, even asthma). Fortunately, it's easy to protect yourself by simply wearing gloves.
Ivy in literature
“The ivy embraces the pillar, like shame embraces the soul of a traitor.”
Alfred de Musset, Lorenzaccio
Additional information
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
|---|---|
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Spread |
| Type of foliage and colour | Mixed white |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Semi-shade |
| Hardiness | Less hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Wavy, curly or crisp, variegated |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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