Hedera helix 'Colin' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Colin’ – Ornemental Ivy

Vigorous climbing ivy.

Leaves quite small and composed of 5 to 7 pointed lobes, as if curled up on themselves with curly-crisped edges. Medium green blade, often nuanced by the abundance of whitish hairs which make a kind of variegation. Veins becoming red in the cold. Branchy stems, with medium internodes.

Ivy resistant to dryness and sun. Can be used in large pots… Easy to use variety with a beautiful effect.

£12.90

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Colin’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Colin’ , is a vigorous climbing ivy.

The leaves are quite small and composed of 5 to 7 pointed lobes. They are as if curled up on themselves with curly-crisped edges. The blade is medium green, often nuanced by the abundance of whitish hairs which form a kind of variegation. The veins become red in the cold. The stems are branched, with medium internodes.

This ivy is resistant to drought and sun. It can be used in large pots… It is an easy variety to use and has a very beautiful effect.

History

This cultivar was introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Colin'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Colin’
Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisp leaves
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.

Description of Hedera helix 'Colin'

Shape: ground cover
Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf colour: medium green
Vein colour: light green
Stem and petiole colour: pinkish green
Ramifications: little branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Colin'

Exposure: sun, partial shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: climbing, pots, planters, hanging baskets
Development: average
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“The old gate, covered with ivy, seemed to hide long-forgotten secrets. ”

Charles Dickens , Little Dorrit

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	6 to 10 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Little branched, Scattered, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Curly, Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Medium
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium, Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Curly
Award	No known award