Hedera helix 'Avon' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Avon’ – Ornemental Ivy

Is one of the fast growing ivies that thrives in the sun.

Leaves, medium-sized, composed of 3 to 5 lobes, most often pointed. Emerald green blade punctuated with gray-green and creamy white. More pronounced colors in young leaves in spring and in sunny situations.

Well-branched stems, with short internodes. Ivy that can be recommended for hanging pots.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Avon’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Avon’ , is one of the fast-growing ivy plants that thrives in the sun.

The leaves, of medium size, are composed of 3 to 5 lobes, most often pointed. The blade is emerald green punctuated with gray green and cream white. These colors are more pronounced in young leaves in spring and in sunny situations. Older leaves become medium green slightly dotted with cream.

The stems are well branched, with short internodes. This is an ivy that can be recommended for hanging pots.

History

This cultivar was introduced by Fibrex nurseries in the 1980s in the United Kingdom.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Avon'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Avon’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: introduced in the 1980s by Fibrex nurseries in the United Kingdom.

Description of Hedera helix 'Avon'

Shape: spread, scattered
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf color: emerald green punctuated with gray green and cream white
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: reddish green
Ramifications: well branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

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

Exposure: sun
Hardyness: -15°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: climbing, pots, planters, hanging baskets
Development: vigorous, fast
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Under the ivy that covered the facade, the house seemed to hide its memories. ”

Edith Wharton , The Age of Innocence

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	21 to 50 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Quite branched, Scattered, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Green, White variegated
Possible uses	Climbing, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Ivy ivy, Variegated
Award	No known award