Hedera hibernica ‘Tesselata’ - Irish ivy
A vigorous variety with small, grey-green foliage with white veins.
In spring, the foliage lights up with a pale yellow that brightens up the garden area.
N.B.: Rather random yellow colouring. It requires warm weather conditions. It is thought to be caused by the mosaic virus.
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Description
Irish ivy - Hedera hibernica ‘Tesselata’
In a nutshell
Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Tesselata’, is a vigorous variety with small grey-green foliage streaked with white veins.
In spring, the foliage lights up with a pale yellow that brightens up the garden area.
Yellow colouring is fairly random. It requires warm weather conditions. It is thought to be caused by the mosaic virus.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Miss Browning-Hall in Algiers in the 1890s.
Technical details - Hedera hibernica 'Tesselata'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : hibernica
- Cultivar: ‘Tesselata’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland.
- Origin of cultivar: discovered in Algiers in the 1890s by Miss Browning-Hall
Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Tesselata’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Leaf colour: grey green to dark green, with light yellow discolouration in spring
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: brownish purple
- Hair: stellate, small
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera hibernica ‘Tesselata’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -19°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- 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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All your questions about ivy
How do I look after an ivy kokedama?
Ivy lends itself perfectly to the creation of kokedama. This type of kokedama is easy to maintain.
Rewet the kokedama by soaking it in a bowl of water about once a week or when the ball starts to dry out. Leave it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes, then let it drain completely.
Choose a spot with indirect light. Ivy prefers a bright environment, but not direct sunlight.
If the humidity is too low, spray the kokedama lightly with water to maintain the correct level of humidity.
Ivy in literature
“The ivy formed a natural archway at the entrance to the garden, a portal between two worlds.”
Tennessee Williams, «The Glass Menagerie»
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 21 to 50 containers |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Spread |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Climber |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Very good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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