Hedera helix ‘Colin’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Colin’ – Ornemental Ivy
Vigorous climbing ivy.
Leaves quite small and composed of 5 to 7 pointed lobes, as if curled up on themselves with curly-crisped edges. Medium green blade, often nuanced by the abundance of whitish hairs which make a kind of variegation. Veins becoming red in the cold. Branchy stems, with medium internodes.
Ivy resistant to dryness and sun. Can be used in large pots… Easy to use variety with a beautiful effect.
£12.90
Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Colin’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Colin’ , is a vigorous climbing ivy.
The leaves are quite small and composed of 5 to 7 pointed lobes. They are as if curled up on themselves with curly-crisped edges. The blade is medium green, often nuanced by the abundance of whitish hairs which form a kind of variegation. The veins become red in the cold. The stems are branched, with medium internodes.
This ivy is resistant to drought and sun. It can be used in large pots… It is an easy variety to use and has a very beautiful effect.
History
This cultivar was introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Colin'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus: Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Colin’
- Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisp leaves
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of the cultivar: introduced by Fibrex nurseries in 2001.
Description of Hedera helix 'Colin'
- Shape: ground cover
- Number of lobes: 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Leaf width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: medium green
- Vein colour: light green
- Stem and petiole colour: pinkish green
- Ramifications: little branched
- Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches
Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Colin'
- Exposure: sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: fresh soil
- Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
- Use: climbing, pots, planters, hanging baskets
- Development: average
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)
Ivy in literature
“The old gate, covered with ivy, seemed to hide long-forgotten secrets. ”
Charles Dickens , Little Dorrit
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 6 to 10 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Little branched, Scattered, Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | Curly, Green |
| Possible uses | Climbing, Hanging plant, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Medium |
| Development speed | Medium |
| Development vigor | Medium, Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Curly |
| Award | No known award |
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