Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation – Ornemental Ivy
Large foliage, with 3 well-separated lobes, unlike the type which is not lobed.
Compact shape and beautiful dark green foliage.
Suitable in many situations, as a climber or ground cover, as well as in pots.
£7.90
Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation
In a nutshell
The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation, is characterized by wide foliage, with 3 well-separated lobes, unlike the type which is not lobed.
Its compact shape and its beautiful dark green foliage have earned it to be isolated.
This ivy is suitable in many situations, as a climber or ground cover, as well as in pots.
History
This cultivar is a mutation of ‘Hester’ found in the nursery.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Hester' mutation
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Hester’ mutation
- Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy, Pittsburgh
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: selected by O. Arcelus
- Mutation: sport of ‘Hester
Description of Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation
- Growth habit: bushy
- Number of lobes: usually 3 lobes
- Leaf length: 4 cm
- Sheet width: 3 cm
- Leaf shape: 3 well-separated lobes.
- Leaf color: dark green
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem and petiole color: purple-brown
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Hester’ mutation
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Cultivation: easy
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopedia
The question of circumstance...
What is a mutation?
A mutation, also called a ‘sport’ in English, or lusus in French, is a botanical phenomenon in which a part of a plant develops in a way that is totally different from the rest of the plant. This difference may concern :
- color: a variegated stem on ivy that is not variegated, for example
- on shape: clinging leaves on ivy with flat leaves, for example
These mutations are of natural origin. They are not the result of human intervention or hybridization. They may be the result of the plant’s adaptation or reaction to stress or changes in growing conditions.
Ivy is very familiar with this kind of phenomenon. That’s why new cultivars are constantly appearing.
The most interesting mutations are multiplied by cuttings. If the mutation is stable, it can lead to the creation of a new cultivar.
Ivy in literature
“This old bridge, partly destroyed, was still standing thanks to the embrace of the ivy.”
Chateaubriand, Journey to America
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 6 to 10 pots |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 0 cantainer |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Compact, Quite branched, Spread out, Stocky |
| 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 | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh' |
| Award | No known award |
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