Hedera helix ‘Colin’ - Ornamental ivy
Vigorous climbing ivy.
Leaves fairly small, with 5 to 7 pointed lobes, curled up with curly-curled margins. Blade medium green, often shaded by an abundance of whitish hairs that form a variegated pattern. Veins turn red when cold. Stems branchy, with medium internodes.
Dry and sun-resistant ivy. Can be used in large pots... A variety that is easy to use and looks great.
5.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Colin’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Colin’, is a vigorous climbing ivy.
The leaves are fairly small, with 5 to 7 pointed lobes. They are curled up with curled edges. The leaf blade is medium green, often shaded by an abundance of whitish hairs that form a variegated pattern. The veins turn red in the cold. The stems are branchy, with medium internodes.
This ivy is resistant to dryness and sun. It can be used in large pots... It's an easy-to-use variety that looks great.
History
This cultivar was introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Colin'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Colin’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisped leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Colin’
- Growth habit: ground cover
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: pinkish green
- Branches: few branches
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera helix ‘Colin’
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climber, pot, window box, hanging baskets
- Development: medium
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The old ivy-covered gateway seemed to hide long-forgotten secrets.”
Charles Dickens, Little Dorrit
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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 | Scattered, Spread out, Little branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Curly or wavy, Green |
| Possible uses | Climber, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium, Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Wavy, curly or tight |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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