Hedera helix ‘Jersey Doris’ - Ornamental ivy
Young, white foliage in spring, especially in a sunny position to the east.
Leaves turn green again at maturity, with 5 pointed lobes. Heart-shaped base.
Prefers rich soil to keep its shine as long as possible. Medium vigour climber with little branching. Do not hesitate to cut back a mature plant to take advantage of the colour of the young shoots.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Jersey Doris’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Jersey Doris’, Its young white foliage in spring, especially in a sunny position to the east, will astonish you.
The leaves turn green again at maturity. They are composed of 5 pointed lobes. The base is cordate.
This variety prefers rich soil to keep its brilliance for as long as possible. Do not expose it to the south in southern regions. It is a climber of average vigour. It does not branch very much. Don't hesitate to cut back a mature plant to take advantage of the colour of the young shoots.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Stephen Taffler on the Isle of Jersey, in Doris's garden, in 1966.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Jersey Doris'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Jersey Doris’
- Pierot classification: variegated ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: found by Stephen Taffler on the Isle of Jersey, in Doris's garden, in 1966.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Jersey Doris’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 5 lobes in general, pointed
- Leaf length: 3 to 5 cm
- Leaf width: 4 to 6 cm
- Leaf colour: young leaves white, turning green with age.
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: reddish
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Jersey Doris’
- Exposure : sun
- Hardiness: -8°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: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, with its tenacious roots, seemed to caress the old stones like a faithful lover.”
Charlotte Brontë, Villette
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Ramified, Spread out, Extended |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Mixed white |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Sun |
| Hardiness | Less hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, Mixed |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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