Hedera helix ‘Touch of class’ fasciation – Ornemental Ivy
Hedera helix ‘Touch of class’ fasciation – Ornemental Ivy
Mutation of ‘Touch of Class’, characterized by fasciations on the stems.
Beautifully wavy leaves, which contributes to the undeniable charm of this variety of ivy.
Can be used as a climber or ground cover. Interesting point: it accepts both sun and shade.
Description
Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
In a nutshell
Ivy, Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation, is a mutation of ‘Touch of Class’, characterized by fasciations on the stems.
The leaves are beautifully wavy, which contributes to the undeniable charm of this ivy variety.
It can be used as a climber or ground cover. Interesting fact: it thrives in both sun and shade.
There’s also another mutation of ‘Touch of Class’.
History
This cultivar is the result of a mutation of ‘Touch of Class’ that appeared in our nursery.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Touch of Class' fasciation
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: helix
- Cultivar: ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Pierot classification: ivy type, curiosity
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Cultivar origin: mutation of ‘Touch of Class’.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Growth habit: bushy
- Number of lobes: usually 5
- Leaf shape: wavy edges
- Leaf length: 2.5 cm
- Sheet width: 2.5 cm
- Leaf color: medium green
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem and petiole color: light brown
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Touch of Class’ fasciation
- Exposure: shade, part shade or sun
- Cultivation: easy
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, climber, pots, hanging baskets
- Development: rapid
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopedia
The question of circumstance
What is a fasciation?
Fasciation is a natural phenomenon resulting from an anomaly in plant growth. This anomaly causes the plant to grow in bundles (hence the name fasciation). It can affect stems, flowers or fruit. In the case of ivy, fasciation generally concerns the stems.
This phenomenon is in no way detrimental to the plant. On the contrary, some fasciations significantly embellish the plant concerned, making it all the more valuable, as this anomaly of nature is quite rare. It’s all the more difficult to cause, as botanists are still unable to clearly explain the cause(s).
Don’t miss out on these natural curiosities!
Ivy in literature
“The tombs of Greece are covered with ivy and cypress, as if to veil their sadness.”
Chateaubriand, Itinerary from Paris to Jerusalem
Additional information
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
|---|---|
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 0 cantainer |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Bushy, Quite branched, Scattered, Semi-erect, Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | Atypical |
| Possible uses | Climbing, Ground cover, Hanging plant, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Easy |
| Development speed | Fast |
| Development vigor | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy ivy |
| Award | No known award |
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