Hedera helix 'Cathedral Wall' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Cathedral Wall’ – Ornemental Ivy

Reliable and safe cultivar, with uniform foliage.

Leaves formed of 5 lobes, shallow and more or less rounded, except the median lobe which is pointed. Central lobe longer than the lateral lobes. Base of the leaf truncated to heart-shaped. Medium green blade furrowed by well-marked veins. Takes on beautiful colors in winter.

Vigorous climber. Bushy growth, producing a good but not too thick covering.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Cathedral Wall’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Cathedral Wall’ , is a reliable and safe cultivar, with uniform foliage.

The leaves are formed of 5 lobes, shallow and more or less rounded, except the median lobe which is pointed. The central lobe is longer than the lateral lobes. The base of the leaf is truncated to heart-shaped. The blade is medium green furrowed by well-marked veins. The foliage takes on beautiful colors in winter.

It is a vigorous climber. Growth is bushy, producing a good but not too thick covering.

History

This cultivar was spotted around 1961 by A Rosenboom, keeper of the Washington National Cathedral. It was propagated by nurseryman WO Freeland, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Cathedral Wall'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Cathedral Wall’
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy, typical ivy
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: found near the Washington National Cathedral, and put into cultivation by the nurseryman WO Freeland, South Carolina, United States.

Description of Hedera helix 'Cathedral Wall'

Shape: spreading, stocky
Number of lobes: 0 to 5 rounded lobes, except the central lobe which is pointed
Leaf length: 6 cm
Leaf width: 5 cm
Leaf colour: medium green
Leaf colour variant: beautiful winter colour
Variant of veins: light green
Stem and petiole colour: purple-green
Ramifications: well branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Cathedral Wall'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, 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, hanging baskets, pots, planters
Development: vigorous, fast
Size : once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“The ivy-clad ruins evoked a mystery that only silence could understand. ”

Bram Stoker , The Mystery of the Sea

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	6 to 10 pots
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	Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Heart shaped, Ivy ivy
Award	No known award