Hedera helix ‘Glymii’ - ornamental ivy
Semi-adult ivy with glossy, sometimes twisted leaves that turn dark red in cold weather.
Blade composed of 0 to 3 lobes.
Can quickly become adult.
6.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Glymii’
In a nutshell
Hedera helix ‘Glymii’ is a semi-adult ivy with glossy, even shiny, sometimes twisted leaves. They turn a sumptuous dark red in cold weather!
The leaf blade has 0 to 3 lobes. The petioles are green or reddish green.
This is a variety that can quickly mature and flower.
History
The origin of this cultivar is unknown, except that it is thought to come from Great Britain. It was first described by Paul in 1867.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Glymii'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Glymii’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of the cultivar: It is thought to have originated in Great Britain. It was first described by Paul in 1867.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Glymii’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 5 to 6 cm
- Leaf width: 4 to 5 cm
- Leaf colour: green
- Colour variation: turns a dark red in winter
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: green to reddish
- Length of petiole: 5 to 7 cm
- Branches: few branches
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Glymii’
- 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: ground cover, climber
- Development: vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: rare (Otiorhynchus)
- Diseases: rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy grows where men fall”.”
Bertolt Brecht, Hauspostille
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Spread out, Little branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Red in winter, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber |
| Exhibition | Semi-shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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