Hedera helix 'Sepia' - Ornemental Ivy

Hedera helix ‘Sepia’ – Ornemental Ivy

Good branching, but weak growth of annual shoots.

Leaf mostly unlobed and exceptionally trilobed with lobes not very marked. Leaf blade richly margined with cream or light yellow on a background of shades of green and gray-green. Bright and slightly raised veins.

Good ground cover suitable for small areas of the garden. Also interesting in pots or hanging baskets.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Sepia’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Sepia’, is characterised by good branching, but poor growth of annual shoots.

The leaf is mostly unlobed and exceptionally trilobed with slightly marked lobes. The leaf blade is richly edged with cream or light yellow on a background of shades of green and grey-green. The veins are bright and slightly raised.

It is a good ground cover, well suited for small areas of the garden. It is also interesting in pots or hanging baskets.

History

This cultivar was introduced by the Stauss nursery, Germany.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Sepia'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Sepia’
Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy, variegated ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Origin of the cultivar: unknown

Description of Hedera helix 'Sepia'

Growth habit: couvre-sol
Number of lobes: usually 3 lobes
Leaf length: 4 cm
Leaf width: 4 cm
Leaf colour: green
Veins colour:
Stem and petiole colour:
Ramifications:
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

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

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, hanging basket, pots, planters
Development: slow
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spiders, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (spots on the leaves)

Ivy in literature

“Like ivy, pain wraps itself around the heart and refuses to let go.”

Victor Hugo, The Contemplations

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	21 to 50 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	3 to 5 big articles
Shape	Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, White variegated
Possible uses	Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Slow
Development vigor	Modest
Classification according to the Pierot system	From 'Pittsburgh', Heart shaped, Variegated
Award	No known award