Hedera helix 'Blue Moon Efeu' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon Efeu’ – Ornemental Ivy

Clone from a German collection with notable differences from the cultivar ‘Blue Moon’.

Diamond-shaped foliage, with two to three spurs along the blade, on the one hand. Rather green in colour and less blue-green, on the other hand.

Mainly used as ground cover, for small areas of the garden. Can also be used in pots or in the rock garden.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon Efeu’

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon Efeu’, is a clone from a German collection with notable differences from the cultivar ‘Blue Moon’.

It differs by its diamond-shaped foliage, with two to three spurs along the blade. In addition, the color is rather green and less blue-green.

It is mainly used as ground cover, for small areas of the garden. It can also be used in pots or in the rock garden.

History

The cultivar ‘Blue Moon’ is a mutation of ‘Little Diamond’. It was discovered by Russel Windle of Hedera Etc Nursery, Lionville, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1991.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Blue Moon Efeu'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar : ‘Blue Moon Efeu’
Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Cultivar Origin: ‘Little Diamond’ sport

Description of Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon Efeu’

Growth habit: stocky-spreading
Number of lobes: without lobes, or lobes reduced at the base
Leaf length: 4 cm
Sheet width: 3 cm
Leaf color: medium green
Color of veins: light green
Leaf shape: diamond-shaped
Stems: well-branched
Internodes: short
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Blue Moon Efeu’.

Exposure: 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, jardiniere, houseplant
Development: modest
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

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All your questions about ivy

What exposure for indoor ivy?

Ivy is an excellent indoor plant, with its attractive foliage all year round and its qualities as a depolluting plant.

When choosing its exposure, opt for indirect light, but as bright as possible. It can easily tolerate low light, but its growth will be slower and less dense.

However, avoid displaying behind glass exposed to direct sunlight, which could burn the leaves.

Ivy in literature

“And there, near the fountain, the ivy and the rose compete for the light.”

Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

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	Quite branched, Spread out, Stocky
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Shade
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Slow
Development vigor	Modest
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh'
Award	No known award