Hedera helix 'Brightstone' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Brightstone’ – Ornemental Ivy

It is one of those variegated ivy plants that should be planted in the sun.

Leaf composed of 3 to 5 lobes. Slightly wavy edge. Green and gray-green blade in the center. Margins largely colored with yellowish cream. Green veins.

Plant this variety in a sunny location to benefit from its variegation.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Brightstone’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Brightstone’ , is one of those variegated ivy plants that should be planted in the sun.

The leaf is composed of 3 to 5 lobes. The edge is slightly wavy. The blade is green and gray-green in the center. The margins are broadly colored with yellowish cream. The veins are green.

It is best to plant this variety in a sunny location to benefit from its variegation.

History

This cultivar was described by Jill Butcher of the British Ivy Society in 1989. It is probably a mutation of ‘Anne-Marie’

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Brightstone'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Brightstone’
Pierot classification: variegated ivy
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: probably a sport of ‘Anne Marie’ brought without name to the English Ivy Society.

Description of Hedera helix 'Brightstone'

Shape: spreading, stocky
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 7 cm
Leaf width: 6 cm
Leaf colour: green and grey-green edged with yellowish cream
Vein colour: green
Stem and petiole colour: greenish red
Ramifications: well branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Brightstone'

Exposure: sun
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: ground cover, climbing, pots, planters, hanging baskets
Development: medium
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves

Ivy in literature

“Ivy covered the dilapidated house, hiding its wounds under a cloak of green hope. ”

DH Lawrence , The Plumed Serpent

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Quite branched, Spread out, Stocky
Appearance of foliage	Curly, Yellow variegated
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Variegated
Award	No known award