Hedera helix 'Cyrano De Bergerac' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Cyrano De Bergerac’ – Ornemental Ivy

A variety that bears its name well given the shape of its leaves.

Leaves sometimes composed of 3 lobes, sometimes not lobed and almost triangular. Prominent terminal lobe, with the end lengthening like a Nose, a Cape what am I saying!… Dark green blade. Long and slightly branched stems, spaced internodes.

Leaves remaining green all year round. Rather climbing ivy, which forms thin mattresses.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ , is a variety that lives up to its name given the shape of its leaves.

They are sometimes composed of 3 lobes, sometimes unlobed and almost triangular. The terminal lobe is prominent, with the end lengthening like a Nose, a Cape what am I saying! … The blade is dark green. The stems are long and not very branched, the internodes are spaced.

The leaves remain green all year round. It is a rather climbing ivy, which forms thin mattresses.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Frank Batson of Angelwood Nursery, Oregon, USA, in 1984. It is a mutation of ‘Kolibri’.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’
Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but not very much on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Kolibri’, selected in 1984 by Frank Batson of the Angelwood nursery, Oregon, United States.

Description of Hedera helix 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Shape: spreading, semi-erect
Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf color: dark green
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: greenish purple
Ramifications: quite branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Cyrano de Bergerac'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, sun
Hardiness: -7°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, window boxes, houseplant
Development: medium
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy covered the rough stone wall, a triumphant embrace of nature. ”

Herman Hesse , Steppenwolf

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	Quite branched, Semi-erect, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Less hardy
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot
Award	No known award