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. ”








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