Hedera helix ‘Calico’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Calico’ – Ornemental Ivy
A very attractive, slow-growing cultivar with a more or less spreading habit.
Slightly wavy leaves. Blade white, splashed and edged with bright green.
Ivy for partial shade, particularly suitable for pots.
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Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Calico’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Calico’, is a very attractive, slow-growing cultivar with a more or less spreading habit.
Leaves are slightly wavy, with 3 to 5 lobes. The leaf is white, splashed and edged with bright green. Some leaves have completely white centers with narrow green margins.
Ivy for partial shade, particularly suitable for pots.
History
This cultivar is likely a mutation of ‘Schaeffer Three’. It was discovered at a florist’s in Pennsylvania, USA, and cultivated from 1975.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Calico'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Calico’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisped, variegated leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Cultivar origin: mutation of ‘Schaeffer Three’.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Calico’
- Growth habit: spreading, more or less extensive
- Number of lobes: usually 3 to 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 3.5 cm
- Sheet width: 3.5 cm
- Leaf color: white with bright green spots and green margins
- Color of veins: white to green
- Leaf shape: wavy
- Stem and petiole color: pinkish
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Calico’
- Exposure: part shade
- Rusticité : -7°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, houseplant
- Development: slow
- 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
Is ivy toxic?
Yes, ivy is toxic from head to toe. Three cases in particular are worth explaining:
- The fruits of adult ivy are berries that look a little like blueberries. These berries are toxic, as they contain saponosides. Their taste is not at all pleasant. Take care to keep children away from them or at least informed of the danger. On the other hand, these berries are not toxic to birds, which are particularly fond of them in late winter. On the other hand, most ivy plants, especially houseplants, are not mature, so they don’t produce berries.
- Stems and leaves can be nibbled by herbivorous domestic animals. This can lead to cardio-respiratory problems, with the risk of death if consumed in large quantities. Fortunately, our pets are not at all fond of ivy.
- The third case is more common. Ivy is also an allergen. Handling ivy in large quantities can lead to contact dermatitis (skin irritation, hives, even asthma). Fortunately, it’s easy to protect yourself by simply wearing gloves.
Ivy in literature
“Ivy entwines the pillar, as shame entwines the soul of a traitor.”
Alfred de Musset, Lorenzaccio
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 3 to 5 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | White variegated |
| Possible uses | Climbing, Ground cover, Houseplant, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Less hardy |
| Ease of cultivation | Medium |
| Development speed | Slow |
| Development vigor | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curly, Variegated |
| Award | No known award |
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