Hedera helix 'Rüsche' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’ – Ornemental Ivy

Vigorous ivy that grows quickly.

Leaf generally composed of 3 to 5 asymmetrical lobes, very wavy, almost turned back on themselves and surrounding the stem. Medium green leaf blade, rather dull.

Silvery green veins forming a nice contrast.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Rüsche’, is a vigorous ivy that grows quickly.

The leaf is generally composed of 3 to 5 asymmetrical lobes, very wavy, almost turned back on themselves and surrounding the stem. The blade is medium green, rather dull.

The veins are silvery green forming a nice contrast.

History

This cultivar was discovered by Brother Ingobert Heieck, of Neuburg Monastery, Germany in 1968. It is a mutation of ‘Professor Friedrich Tobler’.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Rüsche'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Rüsche’
Pierot classification: ivy with wavy-crisp leaves
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: sport of ‘Professor Friedrich Tobler’

Description of Hedera helix 'Rüsche'

Shape: stocky, compact
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf color: dull medium green
Vein color: silvery green
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Stem: very branched
Hairs: stellar, 3 to 5 branches

Tips for planting, growing and maintaining Hedera helix 'Rüsche'

Exposure: shade, partial shade, sun
Hardiness: -19°C
Soil moisture: fresh soil
Soil pH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-rich
Use: ground cover, hanging baskets, pots, window boxes, houseplant
Development: fast
Pruning: once a an
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Ivy, faithful guardian of tombs, embraces death and life with the same ardor.”

Paul Verlaine, Romances without words

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	Compact, Stocky, Very branched
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green
Possible uses	Ground cover, Hanging plant, Houseplant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Very good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Fast
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Curly
Award	No known award