Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’ - Ornamental ivy
Young purple shoots. Stalk green, but purple at the base.
Dark green leaves with light green veins, very bright, composed of five narrow lobes narrowed at the base. The median lobe is often twice as long as the lateral ones.
A variety that branches well and forms a very thin cover, essentially climbing, fairly vigorous. Interesting for covering small areas. Perfectly hardy, and resistant to sunny situations without maturing.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’, It produces young purple shoots. The petiole is green, but purple at the base.
The leaves are dark green with light green veins and are very bright. They are made up of five narrow lobes that narrow at the base. The median lobe is often twice as long as the lateral lobes.
This is a variety that branches well and forms a very thin canopy. It is essentially a climber, quite vigorous and is good for covering small areas, not exceeding 3 to 4 metres in height. Perfectly hardy, it is also resistant to sunny situations without becoming mature.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Franz Rogmans in 1976. It is a mutation of ‘Star’, which he named after his daughter.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Marie-Luise' (Marie-Luise)'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar : ‘Marie-Luise’.’
- Pierot classification: ivy with bird's-foot leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Star’, discovered in 1976 by Franz Rogmans.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 5 cm
- Sheet width: 5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -19°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, hanging baskets
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy, a symbol of attachment and loyalty, never abandoned the walls it had chosen to make its home.”
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Confessions
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, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | From 'Pittsburgh', Bird's Paw |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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