Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’ - Nepal Ivy
An elegant, fairly vigorous, branching cultivar. Leaves with a very long central lobe.
Dark green blade with grey veins. Attractive red colour in winter in dry, cold weather.
Ivy that tolerates the sun well. One of the ivies that can be used in rock gardens.
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Description
Nepal ivy - Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’
In a nutshell
Nepal ivy, Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’, is an elegant cultivar, fairly vigorous and branchy.
The triangular-shaped leaf has a very long central lobe, topped by more or less developed lateral lobes. The leaf measures 8 cm x 4 cm. It is dark green with grey veins. It takes on a lovely red hue in winter in dry, cold weather.
This is an ivy that tolerates the sun well. It is one of the ivies that can be used in rock gardens.
History
This plant was found in Nepal in 1975, where it was brought back by a team from the US Department of Agriculture. The plant grew at an altitude of over 2,600 metres, climbing oak trees.
It was named ‘Suzanne’ in honour of Suzanne Pierot, founder and president of the American Ivy Society.
Technical details - 'Suzanne' Nepal Ivy'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : nepalensis
- Cultivar : ‘Suzanne’
- Pierot classification: ivy with bird's-foot-shaped leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin: China, Indochina, Indian subcontinent
- Origin of cultivar: found in Nepal at an altitude of over 2,600 metres in 1975.
Description of Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’
- Growth habit: spreading
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 8 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: dark green, matt
- Colour of veins: grey-green
- Stem: well-branched
- Colour of stem and petiole: greenish purple
- Hair: scaly, small, with pointed branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera nepalensis ‘Suzanne’
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -13°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, rockery, pots, window boxes
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
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Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 21 to 50 pots |
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Fairly branched, Spread out |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Red in winter, Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Climber, Pots or planters, Rockwork |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Fairly hardy |
| Easy to grow | Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Bird's paw |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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