Hedera helix ‘Ustler’- Ornamental ivy
Similar to the ‘Boskoop’ variety. The only difference is that the leaves are not as wavy.
Stems grow in a zigzag pattern, with 1 to 2 cm internodes. Leaves with 3 to 5 lobes and downward-pointing tips.
Dark green blade with raised veins.
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Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Ustler’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Ustler’, This is a close relative of the ‘Boskoop’ variety. The only difference is that the leaves are not as wavy.
The stems grow in a zigzag pattern, with 1 to 2 cm internodes. The leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, with the tips pointing downwards.
The leaf blade is dark green with raised veins.
History
This cultivar, thought to be a mutation of ‘Boskoop’ or ‘Green Ripple’, was introduced by Ustler Brothers Nursery, Apopka, USA, in the 1970s.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Ustler'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Ustler’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of the cultivar: mutation of ‘Boskoop’ or ‘Green Ripple’?
Description of Hedera helix ‘Ustler’
- Port : compact
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 5 to 6 cm
- Leaf width: 4 to 5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Colour of veins: light green, raised
- Leaf apex: rounded
- Edge of blade: wavy
- Length of petiole 4 to 7 cm
- Stem: fairly branched
- Mattress: thick
- Internodes: 1 to 2 cm
- Colour of stem and petiole: brownish green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, cultivation and care advice for Hedera helix ‘Ustler’
- 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, pots, window boxes
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, creeping over the broken marble, seems to keep alive the memory of the heroes of yesteryear.”
Chateaubriand, The Natchez
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 6 to 10 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Compact, Thick |
| Type of foliage and colour | Curly or wavy, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Fan-shaped, wavy, curly or tight |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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