Hedera helix ‘Minty’ – Ornemental Ivy

Ivy that unfailingly seduces with its subtle variegation of mint green, lime green, to cream. Light green margins especially visible during the growing season and in sunny situations, where they illuminate the foliage.

Leaves are composed of 3 to 5 lobes, more or less pointed. Base most often heart-shaped.

Good ground cover or climber for small and large spaces. The carpet is not too thick.

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Ornemental ivy  – Hedera helix ‘Minty

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Minty’, is sure to seduce with its subtle variegation of mint green, lime green, and cream. The light green margins are especially visible during the growing season and in sunny locations, where they brighten up the foliage.

The leaves are composed of 3 to 5 lobes, more or less pointed. The base is most often heart-shaped.

It is a good ground cover or climber for small and large spaces. The carpet is not too thick.

History

This cultivar was introduced by Maegaard Nurseries, Ringe, Denmark in 1986. It is possibly a mutation of ‘Schaefer Three‘

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Minty'

Botanical information

  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Genus: Hedera
  • Species: helix
  • Cultivar: ‘Minty’
  • Synonym: ‘Mint Kolibri’
  • Pierot classification: variegated ivy, ivy type
  • Foliage stage: juvenile
  • Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
  • Origin of the cultivar: possibly a sport of ‘Schaefer Three’, introduced by Maegaard Nurseries, Ringe, Denmark in 1986

Description of Hedera helix 'Minty'

  • Shape: stocky, spreading
  • Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
  • Leaf length: 3 to 4 cm
  • Leaf width: 2 to 3 cm
  • Leaf colour: shaded green with light green margins
  • Vein colour: cream
  • Stem and petiole colour: purplish green
  • Stem: well-branched, medium-sized
  • Internodes: 1 to 2 cm
  • Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

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

  • Exposure: sun
  • Hardiness: -15°C
  • Soil moisture: fresh soil
  • Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
  • Soil type: all
  • Richness soil: ordinary or humus-rich
  • Use: ground cover, climbing, hanging baskets, pots, planters
  • Development: medium
  • Pruning: once a year
  • Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
  • Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Where the ivy clings, the stones seem to breathe and whisper forgotten secrets.”

George EliotMiddlemarch

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, Quite branched, Spread out, Stocky

Appearance of foliage

Yellow variegated

Possible uses

Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters

Exposure

Sun

Hardiness

Good hardiness

Ease of cultivation

Medium

Development speed

Medium

Development vigor

Medium

Classification according to the Pierot system

From 'Pittsburgh', Ivy ivy, Variegated

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