Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’ – Ornemental Ivy
Wide cupped leaves, medium to dark green in color, composed of 5 lobes.
Long and pointed central lobe. Lobes at the base form a wedge, giving a wavy appearance. Reddish, fasciate and flattened petioles.
Excellent ground cover ivy with fast growth, suitable for all exposures, from sun to shade.
£12.90
Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’
In a nutshell
The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’, has broad cupped leaves, medium to dark green in colour.
They are composed of 5 lobes. The central lobe is long and pointed. The lobes at the base form a wedge, giving a wavy appearance. The petioles are reddish, fasciate and flattened.
It is an excellent ground cover ivy with rapid growth, suitable for all exposures, from sun to shade.
History
We do not know the origin of this cultivar.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Arapahoe'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Arapahoe’
- Pierot classification: standard ivy, wavy-crisped ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: unknown
Description of Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’
- Growth habit: spreading, sparse
- Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 5 cm
- Sheet width: 5 cm
- Leaf color: medium to dark green
- Color of veins: light green
- Color of stem and petiole: reddish
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Arapahoe’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Cultivation: easy
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pots, jardiniere, hanging baskets, houseplant
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopedia
All your questions about ivy
Are all ivies hardy?
Ivies are highly adaptable, resisting heat, cold and drought.
As regards hardiness in particular, this varies according to the species:
- English ivy (Hedera helix) and Irish ivy (Hedera hibernica) are among the hardiest, able to withstand temperatures as low as -15°C or even -20°C.
- Caucasian ivy (Hedera colchica) is slightly less hardy. However, it can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C.
- Nepal ivy (Hedera nepalensis) from the mountains of Asia is also hardy, down to -10°C.
- The least hardy would be Canary ivy (Hedera canariensis), which can withstand temperatures down to around -7°C.
As you can see, the vast majority of ivies are hardy enough for our climate.
Ivy in literature
“Like a tenacious ivy, I cling to you, although you are cruel.”
Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 51 to 100 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Scattered, Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | Green |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Easy |
| Development speed | Fast |
| Development vigor | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curly, Ivy ivy |
| Award | No known award |
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