Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation – Ornemental Ivy

Very original ivy with very narrow, fine leaves.

Unlobed, linear leaves, dark green with a light green vein. Stems very branched and very short internodes.

Miniature ivy perfect for growing in pots. Slow growing.

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Description

Ornemental ivy  – Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation

In a nutshell

he ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Bill Archer’ mutation , is a very original ivy with very narrow, fine leaves.

They are unlobed and linear, dark green in color with a light green vein. The stems are very branched and the internodes are very short.

This is a miniature ivy perfect for growing in pots. Its growth is slow. We produce very little of it each year.

History

This cultivar results from a mutation of ‘Bill Archer’ which appeared in the nursery

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Bill Archer' mutation

Botanical information

  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genus: Hedera
  • Species: helix
  • Cultivar: ‘Bill Archer’ mutation
  • Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
  • Foliage stage: juvenile
  • Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
  • Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Bill Archer’ appeared on the nursery

Description of Hedera helix 'Bill Archer' mutation

  • Shape: tuft, stocky
  • Number of lobes: generally non-lobed
  • Leaf length: 4 to 5 cm
  • Leaf width: 0.5 cm
  • Leaf color: dark green
  • Vein color: light green
  • Stem and petiole color: greenish red
  • Ramifications: very branched
  • Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Bill Archer' mutation

  • 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: pots, rockeries, topiary art
  • Development: moderate, slow
  • Pruning: once per year
  • Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
  • Diseases: very rare (spots on leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy crept into every gap, gently mending the wounds in the damaged wall. 

Victor Hugo , The Legend of the Centuries

Additional information

Weight N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots

3 to 5 pots

Stock containers of 2 or 4L

3 to 5 containers

Stock big articles

0 big article

Shape

Stocky, Tuft, Very branched

Appearance of foliage

Atypical, Green

Possible uses

Pots or planters, Rockery, Topiary

Exposure

Partial shade, Shade, Sun

Hardiness

Fairly good hardiness

Ease of cultivation

Easy

Development speed

Slow

Development vigor

Modest

Classification according to the Pierot system

Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh', Miniature, Oddity

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