Hedera helix 'Ate' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Ate’ – Ornemental Ivy

Very original, compact ivy. Embossed green leaves with curled, downward-curving edges. Greenish-purple stems and petioles.

Winter coloring.

Interesting as ground cover, pot or houseplant.

From £12.90

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Ate’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Ate’, is a very original compact plant.

The embossed green leaves are most often composed of 7 pointed lobes, with rolled and curved edges downwards. The stems and petioles are greenish purple. The leaves can take on winter colors.

It is particularly interesting as a ground cover, potted or houseplant.

History

This cultivar was selected by A. Boer, Netherlands, around 1994.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Ate'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Ate’
Pierot classification: fan-leaved ivy, wavy-crisp, curiosity
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Cultivar origin: mutation of ‘Green Ripple

Description of Hedera helix ‘Ate’

Growth habit: compact, branched
Number of lobes: usually 7 lobes
Leaf length: 3 cm
Sheet width: 4 cm
Leaf color: medium green
Color of veins: green
Leaf shape: embossed, pointed lobes
Stem and petiole color: greenish purple
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Ate’.

Exposure: shade, 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, pot, 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

How to control ivy growth?

Some ivies are particularly voluble. Here are a few suggestions to help you keep them under control:

1. Regular pruning:
Ivy tolerates pruning very well, even severe pruning. Prune creeping ivy around the edges to limit its spread. Prevent climbing ivy from gaining access to roofs, and limit its height to facilitate subsequent pruning. You can prune several times a year if necessary, especially in spring and autumn.

2. De-thicken: If the ivy starts to get thick, it may be useful to de-thicken it, especially for ivy climbing up walls or trees. This will reduce the risk of the ivy coming loose.

3 – Hand-pull ivy if it grows outside the area you’ve designated. Preferably with gloves, as ivy can be stinging for some people.

4. Physical barriers:
As with bamboo, you can mark out the area with plastic or metal borders, to a depth of at least 30 cm.

5. Apply mulch:
A thick layer of mulch around the edges of the ivy area will temporarily block it. Renew regularly.

These different solutions can be combined for greater efficiency.

Ivy in literature

“It is only an ivy, creeping over the grandeur of the oak which it embraces.”

Shakespeare, As You Like It

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	Compact, Quite branched
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Ground cover
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Modest
Classification according to the Pierot system	Curly, Fan
Award	No known award