Hedera helix ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’ - Ornamental ivy
Mutation selected by Olivier Arcelus, which appeared in his nursery.
Compared with its relative, the leaves are smaller (2 to 3 cm), with shorter internodes. Long stems bearing these small leaves like so many curved ‘pins’.
Very branchy, stocky habit. Looks good as ground cover or in pots.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’, is a mutation selected by Olivier Arcelus that appeared in his nursery.
Compared with its relative, the leaves are reduced in size to 2 to 3 cm, and the internodes are also shorter. These small leaves are borne on long stems, giving the appearance of curved ‘pinions’.
Its stocky, very branchy habit makes it an interesting ground cover or pot plant.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Olivier Arcelus. It is a mutation of ‘Sagittaefolia’.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Mini Sagittaefolia'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’
- 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 ‘Sagittaefolia’
Description of Hedera helix ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’
- Growth habit: bushy, stocky
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 2 to 3 cm
- Leaf width: 1 to 2 cm
- Leaf colour: medium to dark green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Leaf base: hastée
- Colour of stem and petiole: brownish green
- Length of petiole: 1 to 2 cm
- Stem: very branched
- Mattress thickness: thick
- Internodes: very short
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Mini Sagittaefolia’
- 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, pots, window boxes
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Memory, like ivy, clings to and resists the passage of time.”
Anatole France, The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
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 | Tufted, Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, Bird's-foot |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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