Hedera helix ‘Königer's Auslese’ - Ornamental ivy
Substitute for ‘Sagittaefolia’, but much more vigorous.
Rather small leaves, composed of 5 narrow lobes, the central lobe being twice as long as the lateral ones. This ivy is fairly versatile and unstable. Numerous clones have resulted.
Can quickly cover a small area in shade or sun. This ivy can also be used for bonsai or topiary.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Königer's Auslese’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Königer's Auslese’, Sagittaefolia‘, is a substitute for ’Sagittaefolia' and is much more vigorous.
The leaves are fairly small, with 5 narrow lobes, the central lobe being twice as long as the lateral ones. This ivy is quite versatile and unstable. Numerous clones have been produced.
It can quickly cover a small area in shade or sun. This ivy can also be used for bonsai or topiary.
History
This cultivar was discovered at Hermann Königer's nursery in Aalen, Germany, in 1935.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Königer's Auslese'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Königer's Auslese’
- Pierot classification: bird's-foot ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: selected by Hermann Königer's nursery
Description of Hedera helix ‘Königer's Auslese’ (Königer's Auslese)’
- Growth habit: ground cover
- Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 7 cm
- Sheet width: 8 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Königer's Auslese’
- 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, jardiniere, topiary, bonsai
- Development: rapid and 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 versatile ivy?
Ivy has the particularity of forming mutations quite commonly. In other words, stems appear on a given variety that do not conform to the variety, either in colour or shape. This can be an advantage or a disadvantage:
- This is an advantage in that it allows new varieties to emerge, which can then be multiplied.
- This is a disadvantage if you want to avoid having ivy that changes appearance too frequently.
This ability to create mutations varies from variety to variety: some are very stable, others are very changeable. The latter are known as versatile.
Ivy in literature
“On old tombs, ivy weaves its mantle of oblivion and peace.”
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Compact, Spread out, Extended, Very branched |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Green |
| Possible uses | Bonsai, Climber, Pots or planters, Topiary |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Bird's Paw |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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