Hedera helix 'Helena' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Helena’ – Ornemental Ivy

Very elegant with leaves with a nice contrast in the variegation.

Leaves composed of 5 lobes in the shape of a star or arrow. Terminal lobe twice as long as the lateral lobes, narrowing towards the front, bending slightly to the left or right at the tip of the leaf. Center of the leaf tinged with shades of green and bordered by a narrow margin, uniformly creamy white.

Variety to be used as ground cover or climber. Very beautiful silvery effect. Good resistance to dryness and sun. To be protected during cold winters, in a humid climate.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Helena’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Helena’, is a very elegant ivy with leaves with a nice contrast in the variegation.

The leaves are composed of 5 star-shaped or arrow-shaped lobes. The terminal lobe is twice as long as the lateral lobes. It narrows towards the front, bending slightly to the left or right at the tip of the leaf. The center of the leaf is tinged with shades of green and bordered by a narrow, uniformly creamy white margin.

This is a variety to be used as ground cover or climbing. When mature, it produces fairly large leaves, widely spaced on fairly branched stems, generating a very beautiful silvery effect. This ivy shows very good resistance to dryness and sun. But it may be necessary to protect it during cold winters, in humid climates.

History

This cultivar was discovered by David Clarke of the American Ivy Society in 1980. It is named after his wife.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Helena'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Helena’
Pierot classification: variegated ivy, ivy with bird’s-foot leaves
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: discovered by David Clarke of the American Ivy Society in 1980. It is named after his wife.

Description of Hedera helix 'Helena'

Shape: stocky, spreading
Number of lobes: 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 6 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf colour: various shades of green edged with creamy white
Vein colour: cream
Stem and petiole colour: purplish green
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

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

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, pots, planters, topiary, hanging baskets
Development: moderate
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“The ivy clung tightly to the cold stones, leaving no chance for oblivion.”

Gustave Flaubert, Sentimental Education

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	1 to 2 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Spread out, Stocky
Appearance of foliage	White variegated
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters, Topiary
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Less hardy
Ease of cultivation	Medium
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh', Variegated
Award	No known award