Hedera helix ‘Dolly’ adult
Tree form of ‘Dolly’ ivy, almost as vigorous as the juvenile form.
Non-lobed, dark green, glossy, slightly wavy leaves. Well-branched, medium to thick stems.
Blooms in October-November. Black berries in winter. For well-lit locations.
7.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Dolly’ adult
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Dolly’ adult, is the tree form of ‘Dolly’ ivy, almost as vigorous as the juvenile form.
The leaves are unlobed, dark green, glossy and slightly wavy. The stems are well-branched, medium to thick.
Flowering takes place in October-November. The berries are black when ripe and are a favourite with birds in winter. Choose a well-lit spot.
History
The juvenile form originated at Whitehjouse Ivies Nursery, Essex, UK, where it was discovered in 1993.
Technical details - Adult Hedera helix 'Dolly
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Dolly’
- Pierot classification: adult
- Foliage stage: adult
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: the juvenile form comes from the Whitehouse Ivies nursery, Essex, in the United Kingdom.
Description of mature Hedera helix ‘Dolly
- Growth habit: upright
- Number of lobes: unlobed
- Leaf length: 6 to 8 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Colour of leaf: shiny dark green
- Leaf shape: oval to lanceolate
- Colour of veins: light green
- Stem: well-branched
- Colour of stem and petiole: green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for mature Hedera helix ‘Dolly
- Exposure: mid-shade, sun
- Hardiness: withstood at least -18°C to -19°C for 1 month
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: pots, window boxes, freestanding, rockery
- Development: rapid and vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The graceful ivy, hugging the oak that supports it, would form a whole where strength and beauty would be equally visible.»
Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
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 | Shrubby, Fairly branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Freestanding, Pots or planters, Rockwork |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Adult |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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