Hedera helix 'Big Deal' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’ – Ornemental Ivy

Variety with an atypical leaf reminiscent of that of Geranium. Also initially called “ivy geranium”.

Almost round leaf, without lobes, recurved and slightly wavy. Protruding veins arranged in a fan shape. Light green to dark green leaf blade. Base of the leaf heart-shaped.

Compact, well-branched plant with short stems that you can use to decorate small spaces in the garden, or as a houseplant.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Big Deal’ , is a variety with an atypical leaf reminiscent of that of Geranium. It was originally called “ivy geranium”.

The leaf is almost round, without lobes, recurved and slightly wavy. The veins are prominent and arranged in a fan shape. The blade is light green to dark green. The base of the leaf is cordate.

It is a compact, well-branched plant with short stems that you can use to decorate small spaces in the garden, or as a houseplant.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Keith Williams, a florist in Springfield, Ohio, USA around 1955.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Big Deal'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Big Deal’
Synonym: ‘Geranium’
Pierot classification: curiosity ivy, fan ivy, wavy-crisped leaf ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: discovered by Keith Williams, a florist in Springfield, Ohio, United States around 1955

Description of Hedera helix 'Big Deal'

Shape: stocky, compact
Number of lobes: generally non-lobed
Leaf length: 4 to 5 cm
Leaf width: 4 to 5 cm
Leaf color: light green to dark green
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: reddish green
Ramifications: well branched
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Big Deal'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, sun
Hardiness: -10°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: ground cover, pots, window boxes, houseplant
Development: moderate
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature

“The silent stones mingled with the ivy, a sacred communion between man and nature. ”

George Eliot , Silas Marner

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	1 to 2 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Compact, Stocky
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Houseplant, Isolated, Pots or planters, Rockery
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Fairly good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Medium
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Curly, Fan, Oddity
Award	No known award