Hedera helix 'Mariposa' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Mariposa’ – Ornemental Ivy

Variety with atypical leaves. Terminal lobe is sometimes deeply divided into two parts, which gives the leaf the appearance of a butterfly, hence the name ‘Mariposa’ (= butterfly in Spanish).

Great diversity in the leaves, rarely two leaves are alike. Dark green to medium green leaf blade, with slightly toothed edges.

Very branchy ivy that forms beautiful tufts as ground cover, but also as a climber. It is even more suitable for hanging baskets.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Mariposa’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Mariposa’, is a variety with atypical leaves. They are composed of 6 to 8 asymmetrical lobes. The terminal lobe is sometimes deeply divided into two parts, which gives the leaf the appearance of a butterfly, hence the name ‘Mariposa’ (= butterfly in Spanish).

There is a great diversity in the leaves, rarely two leaves are alike. All the lobes end in a point. The blade is dark green to medium green, with slightly toothed edges.

It is a very branchy ivy that forms beautiful tufts as ground cover, but also as a climber. It is even more suitable for hanging baskets. Be careful, you must clean the non-typical branches regularly, each spring, at the risk of seeing the very typical stems disappear.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Yolanda de Silva in Valinda, California, USA, in 1987. It is believed to be a mutation of Hedera helix ‘Irish Lace’

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Mariposa'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Mariposa’
Pierot classification: curiosity ivy, ivy with bird’s-foot leaves
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Irish Lace’, discovered in 1987 in California, United States

Description of Hedera helix 'Mariposa'

Shape: spread
Number of lobes: 6 to 8 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4.5 to 6 cm
Leaf width: 3 to 5.5 cm
Leaf color: medium green to dark green
Vein color: green
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

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

Exposure: shade, partial shade
Hardiness: -15°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: slow
Size : once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy covered the silent graves, like a veil of respect for those who rested in peace.”

Bram Stoker, Dracula

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