Hedera helix ‘Cora’ - Ornamental ivy
A very vigorous variety with medium dark green foliage.
Foliage composed of three to five rounded, almost separate lobes. The central lobe is clearly longer than the lateral lobes, which are pinched at the base, giving the whole an undulating appearance. Base of leaf cordate.
This gregarious bird climbs to great heights with ease.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Cora’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Cora’, This variety grows well, making it an excellent climber.
The foliage consists of three to five rounded, almost separate lobes. The central lobe is clearly longer than the lateral lobes. The lobes are pinched at the base, giving an undulating appearance. The base of the leaf is cordate. The leaf blade is dark green.
It is a well-branched ivy that can easily climb to great heights.
History
This cultivar was introduced by Hedera Plant BV, Netherlands in 1994. It may be a mutation of ‘Shamrock’.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Cora'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Cora’
- Pierot classification: ivy with bird's-foot leaves, ivy with wavy leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: possibly a sport of ‘Shamrock’, introduced by Hedera Plant BV, Netherlands in 1994.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Cora’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish brown
- More..:
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Cora’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°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, hanging baskets
- Development: vigorous, rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy snaked around the broken columns, adding a touch of life to the dead ruins.”
Victor Hugo, Les Contemplations
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 6 to 10 containers |
| Large stock items | 21 to 50 large subjects |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Spread out |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Wavy, curly or tight, bird's foot |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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