Hedera helix 'Asterisk' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’ – Ornemental Ivy

Very interesting variety for greening walls.

Leaves composed of 5 to 7 narrow, pointed and downwardly curved lobes, forming an asterisk. Central lobe longer than the lateral lobes. Shiny dark green blade. Luminous and sublime veins. Well-branched stems.

Ivy for shade, in sunny situations the leaves are less typical. Good covering power. Can be used either as ground cover or as a climber, not to mention its interest in pots.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Asterisk’ , is a very interesting variety for greening walls.

The leaves are composed of 5 to 7 narrow, pointed and downward curved lobes, forming like an asterisk. The central lobe is longer than the lateral lobes. The blade is shiny dark green. The veins are bright and sublime. The stems are well branched.

It is an ivy for shade, in sunny situations the leaves are less typical. It has good covering power. It can be used either as ground cover or as a climber, not to mention its interest in pots.

History

This cultivar was discovered by William Krekler in Ohio, USA, in 1970.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Asterisk'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Asterisk’
Pierot classification: ivy with bird’s foot leaves
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: discovered by William Krekler in Ohio, United States, in 1970.

Description of Hedera helix 'Asterisk'

Shape: stocky, spreading, tuft
Number of lobes: 5 to 7 lobes in general
Leaf length: 6 cm
Leaf width: 6 cm
Leaf color: shiny dark green
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: greenish purple
Ramifications: well branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

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

Exposure: shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: ground cover, climbing, pots, window boxes, houseplant
Development: fast
Size: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

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	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Quite branched, Stocky, Tuft
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Shade
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh'
Award	No known award