Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’ – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’ – Ornemental Ivy
Substitute of ‘Sagittaefolia’, but much more vigorous.
Leaves of quite small size, composed of 5 narrow lobes, the central lobe being twice as long as the lateral ones. Ivy quite versatile and unstable. This has resulted in many clones.
Can quickly cover a small area in the shade or in the sun. Ivy that can also be trained as a bonsai or topiary.
£13.90
Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’
In a nutshell
The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’, is a substitute for ‘Sagittaefolia’, it is much more vigorous.
The leaves are quite small, composed of 5 narrow lobes, the central lobe being twice as long as the lateral ones. It is a rather versatile and unstable ivy. This has resulted in many clones.
It can quickly cover a small area in sun or shade. This ivy can also be used for bonsai or topiary.
History
This cultivar was discovered at the nursery of Hermann Königer, Aalen, Germany, in 1935.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Königer's Auslese'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Königer’s Auslese’
- Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: selected by Hermann Königer’s nursery
Description of Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’
- Growth habit: ground cover
- Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
- Leaf length: 7 cm
- Sheet width: 8 cm
- Leaf color: medium green
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem and petiole color: purple green
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera helix ‘Königer’s Auslese’.
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pot, jardiniere, topiary, bonsai
- Development: rapid and vigorous
- 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 versatile ivy?
Ivy has the particularity of forming mutations quite commonly. In other words, stems appear on a given variety that do not conform to the variety, either in color or shape. This characteristic can be an advantage or a disadvantage:
- This is an advantage in that it allows new varieties to emerge, which can then be multiplied.
- This is a disadvantage if you want to avoid having ivy that changes appearance too frequently.
This ability to create mutations varies from variety to variety: some are very stable, others are very changeable. The latter are known as versatile.
Ivy in literature
“On the old tombs, ivy weaves its cloak of oblivion and peace.”
Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 21 to 50 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Compact, Extended, Spread out, Very branched |
| Appearance of foliage | Atypical, Green |
| Possible uses | Bonsai, Climbing, Pots or planters, Topiary |
| 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, From 'Pittsburgh' |
| Award | No known award |
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