Hedera helix 'Rouge Hivernal' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Rouge Hivernal’ – Ornemental Ivy

Selection close to the type species, whose specific interest results from the beautiful bronze coloring of the leaves in winter in cold and dry weather.

Leaves composed of 3 to 5 lobes, with a central lobe variable in length and little developed lateral lobes.
Dark green leaf blade.

Plant with a thin carpet, but vigorous growth.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Rouge Hivernal’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Rouge Hivernal’, is a selection close to the type species, whose specific interest results from the beautiful bronze coloring of the leaves in winter in cold and dry weather.

The leaves are composed of 3 to 5 lobes, with a central lobe variable in length and little developed lateral lobes.
Beautiful leaf with 3 lobes, the lateral ones being less developed. The blade is dark green in color.

It is a plant with a thin carpet, but with vigorous growth.

History

This cultivar comes from the nursery of Patrick Nicolas, Meudon, France.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Rouge Hivernal'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Rouge Hivernal’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: Patrick Nicolas nursery, Meudon, France

Description of Hedera helix

Shape: extended
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 5 cm
Leaf width: 3 cm
Leaf color: medium green to dark green
Vein color: light green
Stem and petiole color: reddish brown
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix

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-rich
Use: ground cover, climbing
Development: rapid, vigorous
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy clings to old houses as memory clings to souls.”

Honore de Balzac, Eugenie Grandet

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	21 to 50 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	21 to 50 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Extended
Appearance of foliage	Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Climbing, Ground cover
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Ivy ivy
Award	No known award