Hedera helix ‘Jasper’ - Ornamental ivy
A very vigorous, branching climber with medium-sized, curled leaves.
Leaf with 5 lobes. Well-developed base lobes, giving the leaf a saggy appearance. Glossy dark green blade, which takes on colour in cold, dry weather.
Thick foliage. Ivy to be used on a wall or a fence.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Jasper’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Jasper’, It is a very vigorous climber, very branchy, with medium-sized leaves that curl in on themselves.
The leaf has 5 lobes. The lobes at the base are well developed, giving the leaf a saggy appearance. The leaf blade is a shiny dark green. The foliage takes on colour in cold, dry weather.
The thickness of the foliage is important. This is an ivy to be used on a wall or a fence.
History
This cultivar was discovered at Fibrex Nursery, UK, in 1989. It is a mutation of ‘Ivalace’.’
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Jasper'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Jasper’
- 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: sport of ‘Ivalace’ discovered by Fibrex Nursery, UK, in 1989
Description of Hedera helix ‘Jasper’
- Growth habit: spreading, stocky
- Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: red
- Branches: well branched
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera helix ‘Jasper’
- 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, hanging baskets, pots, window boxes
- Development: rapid, vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
The occasional question ...
What is a sagitta leaf?
The vocabulary used by botanists to describe plants is very rich. For leaves alone, you can come across dozens of specific terms.
The word ‘sagitté’ comes from the Latin sagitta which means arrow. A sagittate leaf is one whose blade is shaped like an arrow. Similarly, a leaf with a sagittate base is one whose base is shaped like an arrow.
Ivy in literature
“Ivy stretched out, weaving a mantle of greenery over the ruins, bringing a hint of life to the desolation.”
George Eliot, The Mill on the Floss
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 51 to 100 containers |
| Large stock items | 3 to 5 large subjects |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Staggered, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Curly or wavy, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, 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 | Sired by 'Pittsburgh', Wavy, curly or crisp |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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