Hedera colchica 'Dentata Sulphur Heart' - Caucasian Ivy

Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’ – Caucasian Ivy

Large, cordate, barely three-lobed leaves with finely toothed margins. The variegation in the center of the leaf is irregular, giving an infinite number of variations, with shades ranging from gold to gray-green.

Good ground cover or climber with medium to fast growth.

Can reach adulthood even when used as a ground cover.

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

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Description

Caucasian ivy – Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’

In a nutshell

Caucasian ivy, Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulfur Heart’, has large, cordate, barely three-lobed leaves. The margins are finely toothed and curl more than in ‘Dentata’. The variegation in the center of the leaf is irregular, giving an infinite variety of shades from gold to gray-green.

It is a good ground cover or climber with medium to fast growth.

It can reach adulthood even when used as a simple ground cover.

This cultivar won the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

History

This cultivar was already known in the 1920s. But it was only described and named ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’ in 1970 by the Dutch botanist Nannenga-Bremekamp.

Technical leaflet - Hedera colchica 'Dentata Sulphur Heart'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: colchica
Cultivar: ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’
Synonyms: ‘Sulphur Heart’, ‘Paddy’s Pride’.
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy, variegated ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin: Caucasus and western Asia.
Origin of cultivar: unknown

Description of Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’

Growth habit: spreading, bushy, vigorous
Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
Leaf length: 13 cm
Sheet width: 12 cm
Leaf color: green with yellow and pale green variegation
Color of veins: yellow-green
Stem and petiole color: reddish green
Hairs: scaly, with 12 to 20 branches

Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera colchica ‘Dentata Sulphur Heart’.

Exposure: half-shade, sun
Hardiness: -17°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: neutral, calcareous or acidic
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box
Growth: moderate to vigorous
Growth rate: medium to fast
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

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All about the health of my ivy

Ivy mite (Bryobia kissophila)

Ivy is rarely attacked by pests. What’s more, in the event of infestation, it is generally hardy enough to avoid irreversible damage. Among these potential pests is the ivy mite.

This mite perforates the leaf cuticle, then sucks out the cell contents. The result is a series of tiny silvery spots that spread until the leaf turns yellow and then brown. This parasite measures 0.7 mm. It never weaves a web.

It occurs mainly in hot, dry conditions. As a preventive measure, we recommend maintaining a humid, well-ventilated environment. In the event of infestation, apply a generous drench to both sides of the leaves, and repeat for several days. Treatment with acaricide soap or Neem oil may be necessary if infestation persists.

Regular monitoring enables early detection of attacks, making treatment far more effective.

Ivy in literature

“The ivy, vibrating in the wind, gave the impression that the ancient walls were coming back to life.”

Thomas Hardy, Homecoming

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	21 to 50 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Quite branched, Spread out, Tuft
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Yellow variegated
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Sun
Hardiness	Very good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Heart shaped, Variegated
Award	RHS Award of Garden Merit