Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’ - Irish Ivy
Irish ivy, a variety close to the type. Attractive reddish mottling in winter.
Vigorous, dull green leaves with rounded lobes and blunt tips.
A semi-adult variety that will do well in isolation.
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Description
Irish ivy - Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’
In a nutshell
Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Light Green’, is a variety close to the type. It differs from the type in that it has beautiful reddish mottling in winter, which is very attractive.
This vigorous ivy has dull green leaves with rounded lobes and blunt tips.
This is a semi-adult variety that will do well in isolation.
History
This cultivar was in the catalogue of Patrick Nicolas, Meudon, France.
Technical details - Hedera hibernica 'Vert Clair' (Light Green)'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : hibernica
- Cultivar: ‘Vert Clair’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: semi-adult
- Origin of the species: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland.
- Origin of cultivar: unknown
Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’
- Growth habit: shrubby
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Colour of leaf: light green
- Colour variation: red veins in winter
- Colour of veins: yellow-green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purple green
- Hair: stellate, small
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use : free-standing
- Development: moderate
- 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
Which varieties for an ivy kokedama?
Ivy is perfect for making kokedama.
Several varieties are particularly well suited to this type of application.
- Hedera helix ‘Glacier’ : Silvery-green foliage with white margins. Va compact variety that tolerates indoor conditions well.
- Hedera helix ‘Eva’ : Dark green foliage with white or cream margins. PSmall size and decorative foliage.
- Hedera helix ‘Golden Ingot’ : Bright green foliage with golden tints. Tvery decorative and bright.
- Hedera helix ‘Midas Touch’ : Green foliage with golden splashes. Ideal for adding colour and texture.
- Hedera helix ‘Shamrock’ : Small, dark-green, sharply-cut leaves. Compact and dense, perfect for small kokedamas.
- Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’ Small, dark green, finely cut leaves. Highly branched and bushy.
- Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’ White leaves variegated with green. Very charming.
- Hedera helix ‘Jake’ Small, chartreuse-green leaves. Particularly bright.
Generally speaking :
Choose varieties with small leaves, that grow slowly to moderately and are suited to the exposure conditions planned for your kokedama.
Ivy in literature
“Ivy climbed up the cracked walls, trying in vain to hide the passage of time.”
Henry James, «The Boston Women»
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 11 to 20 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 | Red in winter, Green |
| Possible uses | Isolated |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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