Hedera helix 'Chicago' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Chicago’ – Ornemental Ivy

Classic ivy foliage, but thanks to its more flexible branches, this hanging variety always produces a beautiful effect.

Leaves formed of 3 lobes in principle, but sometimes two additional small basal lobes. Prominent central lobe. Shallow sinuses. Medium green to light green blade.

Vigorous ivy that forms a beautiful uniform cover, whether as ground cover or on walls. But it is indoors that it will be the most beautiful.

£15.90

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9cm pot 4L pot

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Category Ivy

Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Chicago’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Chicago’ , has classic ivy foliage, but thanks to its more flexible branches, this hanging variety still produces a beautiful effect.

The leaves are formed of 3 lobes in principle, but sometimes two additional small basal lobes are seen. The central lobe is prominent. The sinuses are shallow. The blade is medium to light green.

This vigorous ivy will form a beautiful uniform cover, whether as ground cover or on walls. But it will be the most beautiful indoors.

History

This cultivar, of unknown origin, probably originated in the United States in the early 1960s.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Chicago'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Chicago’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: unknown, probably the United States in the early 1960s.

Description of Hedera helix 'Chicago'

Shape: spreading
Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general, sometimes 5
Leaf length: 3 to 4 cm
Leaf width: 3 to 4 cm
Leaf color: medium green to light green
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: purplish green
Petiole length: 3 to 5 cm
Ramifications: little branched
Thickness of the mat: not very thick
Internodes: 2 to 4 cm
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

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

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

Ivy in literature

“The green ivy hid the scars of time on the old stones. ”

DH Lawrence , Lady Chatterley’s Lover

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	Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	From 'Pittsburgh', Ivy ivy
Award	No known award