Hedera helix ‘Typ Von Helensburgh’
A selection close to the type, but distinguished by its small leaves of 1.5 to 2.5 cm.
Stems with few branches. Internodes 5 to 6 cm apart, giving it a similar appearance to ‘Heron’, but with leaves with less pointed lobes.
Very graphic ivy on a trunk or wooden post.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’, is a selection close to the type, but differs in that its leaves are small (1.5 to 2.5 cm).
The stems are sparsely branched. The internodes, 5 to 6 cm apart, give it an appearance identical to ‘Heron’, but with leaves with less pointed lobes.
This is a very graphic ivy on a trunk or wooden post.
History
This cultivar refers to the ivy growing near Helensburgh in Scotland.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Typ von Helensburgh'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Typ van Helensburgh’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: refers to ivy growing near Helensburgh in Scotland.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’
- Harbour: sparse, extensive
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 2.5 cm
- Sheet width: 1.5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: grey-green
- Leaf apex: slightly rounded
- Length of petiole: 2 cm
- Mattress: very thin
- Internodes: 5 to 6 cm
- Colour of stem and petiole: green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and maintenance advice for Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’
- 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: climbing
- Development: rapid, vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Like old ivy on a tree, the past clings to me and I can't shake it off.”
Chateaubriand, Atala
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 3 to 5 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Scattered, Extended |
| Type of foliage and colour | Green |
| Possible uses | Climber |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Fast |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curiosity, Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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