Hedera helix 'Philosophe' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Philosophe’ – Ornemental Ivy

Very branchy ivy that grows slowly.

Leaves with 3 lobes, with the central lobe much more developed. Very pronounced veins when the leaves are mature.

Foliage reddening strongly in winter.

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Category Ivy

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Philosophe’, is a very branchy ivy that grows slowly.

The small stems bear 3-lobed leaves, with the central lobe much more developed. When the leaves become mature, the veins are very pronounced.

In winter the foliage turns very red.

This cultivar was discovered by Robert Krebs of the German Ivy Society on the Philosophenweg in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1998.

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Philosophe’
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: discovered by Robert Krebs of the German Ivy Society on the Philosophenweg in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1998

“Ivy, faithful to old ruins, is proof that even stones can remember.”

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	21 to 50 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	6 to 10 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Compact, Spread out, Stocky, Very branched
Appearance of foliage	Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Slow
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot, From 'Pittsburgh'
Award	No known award