Hedera helix ‘Balkon’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Balkon’ – Ornemental Ivy
A selection of English ivy, with smaller, closely spaced, glossy green leaves. They are often tinged red in cold weather. Slow-growing ivy.
The young shoots are yellow in spring and provide a superb effect.
Use this variety rather in pots or planters.
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Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
In a nutshell
The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Balkon’, is a selection of the common ivy, with smaller, close-set, glossy green leaves.
They are often tinged with red in cold weather. It is a slow-growing ivy. The young shoots are yellow in spring and provide a superb effect.
Use this variety rather in pots or window boxes.
History
This cultivar was discovered in 1994 by Hertény, in Hungary.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Balkon'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Balkon’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of the cultivar: discovered in 1994 by Hereny in Hungary
Description of Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
- Growth habit: ground cover
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3 cm
- Sheet width: 3 cm
- Leaf color: bright green
- Color variation: often tinged red in winter, yellow in spring
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem and petiole color: purple green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Balkon’
- 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, pots, window boxes
- Development: moderate
- 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
When does ivy grow?
Ivy is an evergreen plant with an active growth cycle throughout the year, but its most intense periods of development vary according to the season.
Spring :
Spring is a period of active growth for ivy. Warmer temperatures and increased daylight stimulate the appearance of new leaves and stem growth. Colors are bright and fresh. It may be useful to stimulate this development with fertilizer.
Summer
Ivy continues to grow throughout the summer, but the pace can slow during warmer periods. Colors are darker. Watering may be useful if summer is really dry.
Autumn
Autumn marks a new period of active growth for ivy. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity encourage root and stem growth. If ivy is mature, this is the period when it flowers.
Winter
During winter, ivy can continue to grow slowly in milder climates. In regions with low temperatures, it stops growing. Some varieties may turn more or less red in cold weather. If it is mature, this is the period when it bears fruit that gradually ripens.
Ivy in literature
“Loyalty, like ivy, clings to what it loves, even in ruin.”
Shakespeare, Othello
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 3 to 5 pots |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 6 to 10 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Tuft |
| Appearance of foliage | Green, Red in winter, Yellow |
| Possible uses | Ground cover |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Shade |
| 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 |
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