Hedera helix 'Marie-Luise' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’ – Ornemental Ivy

Young purple shoots. Green petiole, but purple at the base.

Dark green leaves veined with light green, very bright, composed of five narrow lobes narrowed at their base. Median lobe often twice as long as the lateral ones.

Variety that branches well and forms a very thin cover, essentially climbing, quite vigorous. Interesting for covering small areas. Perfectly rustic, and resistant to sunny situations without becoming adult.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Marie-Luise’, produces young purple shoots. The petiole is green, but purple at the base.

The leaves are dark green with light green veins, very bright. They are composed of five narrow lobes narrowed at their base. The median lobe is often twice as long as the lateral lobes.

It is a variety that branches well and forms a very thin cover. It is essentially climbing, quite vigorous and is interesting for covering small areas, its height not exceeding 3 to 4 meters. Perfectly hardy, it is also resistant to sunny situations without becoming adult.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Franz Rogmans in 1976. It is a mutation of ‘Star’ which he named after his daughter.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Marie-Luise'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Marie-Luise’
Pierot classification: 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: sport of ‘Star’, discovered in 1976 by Franz Rogmans.

Description of Hedera helix 'Marie-Luise'

Shape: spread, extended
Number of lobes: 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 5 cm
Leaf width: 5 cm
Leaf colour: dark green
Vein colour: light green
Stem and petiole colour: purple-green
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Marie-Luise'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, sun
Hardiness: -19°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: rapid
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy, a symbol of attachment and loyalty, never left the walls it had chosen to attach itself to.”

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Confessions

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	Extended, Quite branched, Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Very 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