Description
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.”
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