Hedera helix ‘Touch of class’ fasciation - Ornamental ivy
Mutation of ‘Touch of Class, characterised by fasciations on the stems.
Beautifully undulating leaves add to the undeniable charm of this variety of ivy.
Can be used as a climber or ground cover. Interesting fact: it thrives in both sun and shade.
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
In a nutshell
Ivy, Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation, is a mutation of ‘Touch of Class, characterised by fasciations on the stems.
The leaves are beautifully undulating, contributing to the undeniable charm of this variety of ivy.
It can be used as a climber or ground cover. Interesting fact: it thrives in both sun and shade.
There is also a another mutation of ‘Touch of Class’.
History
This cultivar is the result of a mutation of ‘Touch of Class’ that appeared in our nursery.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Touch of Class' fasciation
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Pierot classification: ivy type, curiosity
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: mutation of ‘Touch of Class’.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Growth habit: bushy
- Number of lobes: usually 5
- Leaf shape: wavy edges
- Leaf length: 2.5 cm
- Sheet width: 2.5 cm
- Colour of leaf: medium green
- Colour of veins: light green
- Colour of stem and petiole: light brown
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Exposure: shade, part shade or sun
- Growing : easy
- 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, pots, hanging baskets
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
The question of circumstance
What is a fasciation?
Fasciation is a natural phenomenon resulting from a growth anomaly in a plant. This anomaly causes growth in bundles (hence the name fasciation). It can affect stems, flowers or fruit. In the case of ivy, fasciation generally involves the stems.
This phenomenon is in no way detrimental to the plant. On the contrary, some fasciations significantly embellish the plant in question and make it all the more valuable, as this natural anomaly is quite rare. It is all the more difficult to cause, given that botanists are currently unable to clearly explain the cause(s).
So don't miss out on these natural curiosities!
Ivy in literature
“The tombs of Greece are covered with ivy and cypress, as if to veil their sadness.”
Chateaubriand, Itinerary from Paris to Jerusalem
Additional information
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
|---|---|
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Bushy, Scattered, Spreading, Semi-evergreen |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters, Hanging lamp |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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