Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Telecurl’
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Telecurl’, is a variety with small, lobed green leaves that are curled, twisted or folded between the lobes.
As the plant matures, it develops a bushier, more mature growth habit and develops sharper, lobeless triangular leaves.
Leaf bases are cordate. Blade is green. The base of the main veins is often purple or red-pigmented.
History
This cultivar is a mutation of ‘California’. It was introduced by E. Williams’ nursery and a florist in Sprinfield, Ohio, USA, in 1950.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Telecurl'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Telecurl’
- Pierot classification: wavy-leaf ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Cultivar origin: sport of ‘California’, introduced by E. Williams Nursery, Ohio, USA.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Telecurl’
- Growth habit: trapu, étalé, buissonnant
- Number of lobes: 3 to 5 twisted lobes
- Leaf length: 3 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf color: medium green, dark green for the oldest ones
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem: branched
- Stem and petiole color: purple
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Telecurl’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -10°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, hanging baskets, pots, window boxes
- Development: slow
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature
“The ivy that weaves itself around old churches seems intent on preserving their sanctity through the ages.”
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