Hedera helix 'Cora' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Cora’ – Ornemental Ivy

Very fast-growing variety with medium dark green foliage.

Foliage composed of three to five rounded lobes, almost separate. Central lobe clearly longer than the lateral lobes which are pinched at the base, giving a wavy appearance to the whole. Base of the leaf cordate.

Branchy, it climbs easily to great heights.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Cora’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Cora’ , is a very vigorous variety, which makes it an excellent climber.

The foliage is composed of three to five rounded, almost separate lobes. The central lobe is clearly longer than the lateral lobes. The lobes are pinched at the base, giving a wavy appearance to the whole. The base of the leaf is cordate. The blade is dark green.

It is a well-branched ivy that can easily climb to great heights.

History

This cultivar was introduced by Hedera Plant BV, Netherlands in 1994. It may be a mutation of ‘Shamrock’.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Cora'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Cora’
Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy, wavy-leaf ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: possibly a sport of ‘Shamrock’, introduced by Hedera Plant BV, Netherlands in 1994.

Description of Hedera helix 'Cora'

Shape: spreading
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf colour: dark green
Vein colour: light green
Stem and petiole colour: purplish brown
Ramifications:
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

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

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, pots, planters, hanging baskets
Development: vigorous, fast
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy snaked around the broken columns, adding a touch of life to the dead ruins. ”

Victor Hugo , The Contemplations

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	11 to 20 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	0 cantainer
Stock big articles	21 to 50 big articles
Shape	Quite branched, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	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	Bird's foot, Curly
Award	No known award