Hedera helix 'Amber Waves' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Amber Waves’ – Ornemental Ivy

Pretty ivy with yellow to chartreuse green foliage that turns light green as the leaves age.

Cold conditions can cause the leaves to turn red.

Choose a bright exposure to keep the foliage beautiful. In such a situation, this charming cultivar will form a dense carpet.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Amber Waves’

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Amber Waves’, is a pretty ivy with yellow to chartreuse green foliage that turns light green as the leaves age. The veins remain almost white.

Cold conditions can cause the leaves to turn red.

It is best to choose a bright exposure to maintain a beautiful foliage color. In such a situation, this charming cultivar will form a dense carpet. Its growth is rather slow. It will wonderfully liven up small spaces in the garden.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Russel Windle, Pennsylvania, from a cutting of half-green, half-yellow ivy, which mutated into full-yellow ivy.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Amber Waves'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Amber Waves’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of cultivar: discovered by Russell Windle, Pennsylvania

Description of Hedera helix ‘Amber Waves’

Growth habit: compact
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general, rounded to square
Leaf length: 4 cm
Sheet width: 4 cm
Leaf color: yellow to chartreuse green
Color of veins: white to light green
Leaf base: cordate
Stems: well-branched
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Amber Waves’

Exposure: sun, part shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: ground cover, hanging baskets, pots, window boxes
Development: moderate
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

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All your questions about ivy

How should indoor ivy be watered?

Ivy is an excellent indoor plant, with its attractive foliage all year round and its qualities as a depolluting plant.

When it comes to watering, the rule is moderation. Water when the soil surface is dry to the touch. In general, this means moderate watering once a week. In winter, reduce the frequency of watering, as the plant enters a resting period and uses less water.

Make sure the pot has drainage holes to prevent water build-up, which can cause root rot.

In winter, if the ambient air is very dry due to heating, mist the leaves regularly or place the pot on a tray of water-filled pebbles to increase the humidity level around the plant.

Ivy in literature

“The ivy that climbs over this grave whispers secrets to the dead.”

Shakespeare, Hamlet

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	11 to 20 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Thick, Tuft
Appearance of foliage	Red in winter, Yellow
Possible uses	Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Slow
Development vigor	Modest
Classification according to the Pierot system	From 'Pittsburgh', Ivy ivy
Award	No known award