Hedera helix 'Nadine' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Nadine’ – Ornemental Ivy

From our point of view, one of the most beautiful ivy in the collection. We have it, unfortunately, only in very small numbers and it is not always available.

Thick foliage and nicely variegated with creamy white. Lobes, usually three in number, delicately rounded.

Ideal ivy in pots or window boxes, which is also suitable as indoor ivy.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Nadine’

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Nadine’, is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful ivy plants in the collection. Unfortunately, we only have it in very small numbers and it is not always available.

The foliage is thick and beautifully variegated with creamy white. The lobes, usually three in number, are delicately rounded.

It is an ideal ivy for pots or window boxes, which is also suitable as indoor ivy.

History

This cultivar comes from a variety recovered by Olivier Arcelus in the garden of a passionate woman…Nadine

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Nadine'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Nadine’
Pierot classification: variegated ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Cultivar origin: found by Olivier Arcelus

Description of Hedera helix ‘Nadine’

Growth habit: shrubby
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 shallow lobes
Leaf length: 4 cm
Sheet width: 4 cm
Leaf color: variegated creamy white
Color of veins: cream
Stem and petiole color: green
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Nadine’

Exposure: shade, part shade
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: rockery, pots, jardiniere, houseplant
Development: slow
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...

Are all ivies suitable for indoor use?

In nature, ivy usually grows in shade or part-shade. This makes it an ideal houseplant. Not only will it add to your interior decoration, it will also purify the air around you.

Most varieties can be used indoors. However, those that are too voluble should be discarded, especially if space is limited. It’s also best to avoid ivy varieties that require sunlight.

How to care for your indoor ivy :

once a year on average, repot your ivy in a slightly larger pot
Water regularly, e.g. once a week. Keep the substrate cool, but not soggy. Ivy is more resistant to dry conditions than to over-watering, which can rot the roots.
if the ambient air is very dry, spray the foliage with water from time to time.

Ivy in literature

“The ivy, with its tenacity, reminds me of those souls who refuse to abandon the hearts they love.”

Chateaubriand, The Natchez

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	3 to 5 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Compact, Semi-erect, Shrubby
Appearance of foliage	White variegated
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Houseplant, Isolated, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Medium
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Modest
Classification according to the Pierot system	Variegated
Award	No known award