Hedera helix ‘Leni’ - ornamental ivy
Ivy with yellow-green embossed foliage in a compact clump.
The leaf blade consists of 3 very faint lobes, broadly rounded at the apex.
For well-drained, semi-shaded locations. Slow growth, but very bright effect.
14.90 €
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Leni’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Leni’, It has embossed, yellow-green foliage in a compact clump.
The leaf blade consists of 3 very faint lobes, broadly rounded at the apex. Small green macules may appear here and there.
Choose a spot in part shade, with well-drained soil. It will grow slowly, but is guaranteed to make a very bright impression.
History
This cultivar is the result of a mutation of ‘Goldcraft’ discovered in our nursery.
Detailed sheet - Hedera helix 'Leni'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Leni’
- 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 ‘Goldcraft’ selected in our nursery.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Leni’
- Growth habit : clump
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: yellow-green, sometimes with green mottling
- Colour of veins: yellow-green
- Base of leaf: cordate
- Leaf apex: rounded
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish
- Length of petiole: 2 to 3 cm
- Branches: few branches
- Mattress thickness: not very thick
- Internodes: 1 cm
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Leni’
- Exposure: part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: pots, window boxes, houseplants
- Development: modest
- Growth rate: slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: rare (e.g. otiorhynchs)
- Diseases: rare (e.g. leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“... the wall adjoining the neighbouring house, along which hangs a mantle of ivy that completely hides it, attracting the eyes of passers-by with a picturesque effect.”
Honoré de Balzac, Le Père Goriot
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 1 to 2 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Compact |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow |
| Possible uses | Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Semi-shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Difficult |
| Speed | Slow |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Find out more ...
Other interesting ivy plants for you
Related products
-
Hedera helix ‘Buttercup’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 12.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
-
Hedera helix ‘Baden-Baden’ - Ornamental ivy
- From 5.90 €
- Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Français 
English (UK) 
Deutsch 
Nederlands 
Italiano
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.