Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla’ semi-adult
An intermediate stage between the juvenile and adult stages of ‘Chrysophylla’ ivy.
The leaves are usually cordate. Colour variegation is less common.
Use in isolation, for example...
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla’ semi adult
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla’, is presented here in its intermediate stage between the juvenile and adult stages.
The leaves are usually cordate. Variegation is less common. Some leaves are completely green.
This is a plant that can be used in isolation, for example.
History
This cultivar appeared in the 1755 catalogue of Christopher Gray Nursery, Fulham, United Kingdom, under the name ‘Yellow Bloatched Ivy’. In 1865, it was given the name ‘Chrysophylla’ in a description written by Robert Veitch & Sons, Exeter, United Kingdom.
Technical details - Semi-adult Hedera helix 'Chrysophylla
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Chrysophylla’
- Synonyms: ‘Spectabilis Aurea’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: semi-adult
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: known for a very long time, but under different names.
Description of semi-adult Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla
- Port: stiff, stocky
- Number of lobes: unlobed
- Leaf length: 4 to 5 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: dark green, more or less broadly margined and dotted with yellow
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Base of leaf: cordate
- Leaf apex: acute
- Length of petiole: 2 to 3 cm
- Stem: fairly branched
- Internodes: 2 to 3 cm
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of semi-adult Hedera helix ‘Chrysophylla
- Exposure: mid-shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climbing, freestanding, rock garden
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“O you brown myrtles, with ivy never withered...”
John Milton, Lycidas
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 6 to 10 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Stiff, Semi-adult, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Climbing, Isolated |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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