Hedera helix 'Pittsburgh Variegated' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Pittsburgh Variegated’ – Ornemental Ivy

Variegated form of ‘Pittsburgh‘. But the characteristics of its parent are much less pronounced. More spreading habit and longer internodes.

Leaves composed of 5 lobes, medium green in colour, marbled and spotted with creamy white and grey often more on one side of the main vein than the other.

Variegation fading as the leaves develop.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Pittsburgh Variegated’

In a nutshell

The ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Pittsburgh Variegated‘, is, as its name suggests, a variegated form of ‘Pittsburgh‘. But the characteristics of its parent are much less pronounced. The habit is more spreading and the internodes are longer.

The leaves are composed of 5 lobes, medium green in color, marbled and spotted with creamy white and gray often more on one side of the main vein than the other.

The variegation fades as the leaves develop.

History

This cultivar was discovered in 1938 by Robert Manda (WA Manda Inc.), New Jersey, USA.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Pittsburgh Variegated'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Pittsburgh Variegated’
Pierot classification: variegated ivy, ivy type
Leaf stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Pittsburgh‘, discovered by Robert Manda (WA Manda Inc.), New Jersey, United States. in 1938

Description of Hedera helix 'Pittsburgh Variegated'

Shape: spread
Number of lobes: 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 5 to 6 cm
Leaf width: 4 to 5 cm
Leaf color: medium green with cream spots
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Peiole length: 3 to 5 cm
Stem: more or less branched
Thickness of the mat: not very thick
Internodes: 4 to 5 cm
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Pittsburgh Variegated'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, sun
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness : ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: ground cover, climbing
Development: moderate
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Under the ivy that covers the walls, the shadows of the past still dance in the darkness.”

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	Spread out
Appearance of foliage	White variegated
Possible uses	Ground cover
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Medium
Classification according to the Pierot system	From 'Pittsburgh', Ivy ivy, Variegated
Award	No known award