Irish ivy is characterised by its very pronounced, raised, light green veins on the surface of its shiny green leaves.

These are composed of 5 lobes, the central lobe being longer than the lateral ones.

It is a good climber.

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Irish ivy - Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

In a nutshell

Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’, It is distinguished by its very pronounced, raised, light green veins on the surface of its shiny green leaves.

These are composed of 5 lobes, the central lobe being longer than the lateral ones.

It is a good climber.

History

This cultivar was discovered in 1975 by Alison Rutherford and Allan McGregor Stirling in the small village of Glengariff, west of County Cork, Ireland.

Technical details - Hedera hibernica 'Glengariff'

Botanical information

  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genre : Hedera
  • Species : hibernica
  • Cultivar: ‘Glengariff’
  • Pierot classification: ivy type
  • Foliage stage: juvenile
  • Origin of the species: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland
  • Origin of cultivar: discovered by Alison Rutherford and Allan McGregor Stirling in the small village of Glengariff, west of County Cork, Ireland, in 1975.

 

Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

  • Growth habit: spreading
  • Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
  • Leaf length: 8 cm
  • Sheet width: 6 cm
  • Colour of leaf: medium green
  • Colour of veins: light yellow
  • Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
  • Hair: stellate, small

 

Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

  • Exposure: shade, part shade
  • Hardiness: -15°C
  • Soil moisture: cool soil
  • Soil PH: neutral, calcareous or acidic
  • Soil type: all
  • Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
  • Use: ground cover, climber
  • Development: vigorous
  • Pruning: once a year
  • Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
  • Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

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Does ivy purify the air?

Confirmed!

With its permanent foliage, ivy is reputed to eliminate formaldehyde and benzene, as well as trichloroethylene and carbon monoxide, all chemicals that can be found in our homes or offices, some of which are carcinogenic.

Choose broad-leaved varieties to maximise its effect and let it grow in cascades or by climbing on a suitable support.

So not only will you be decorating your home, you'll also be keeping it healthy all year round.

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Ivy in literature

“The ivy on the walls seemed to vibrate to the rhythm of the wind, a living breath.

Jack London, The Sea Wolf«

Additional information

Weight N/A
Stock of 1-litre cups and pots

3 to 5 pots

Stock 2 or 4 litre containers

3 to 5 containers

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General appearance

Spread

Type of foliage and colour

Green

Possible uses

Climber

Exhibition

Part shade, Shade

Hardiness

Good hardiness

Easy to grow

Easy

Speed

Average

Vigorous development

Vigorous

Classification according to the Pierot system

Ivy type

Reward obtained

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