Hedera helix 'Typ Von Helensburgh'

Hedera helix ‘Typ Von Helensburgh’

A selection close to the type, but differentiated by its small leaves (1.5 to 2.5 cm).

Stems sparsely branched. Internodes spaced 5 to 6 cm apart, giving it a similar appearance to ‘Heron’, but with leaves with less pointed lobes.

Very graphic ivy on a trunk or wooden post.

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Description

Ornemental ivy – Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’

In a nutshell

Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’, is a close selection of the type, but differs in its small leaves of 1.5 to 2.5 cm.

Stems are sparsely branched. The internodes, spaced 5 to 6 cm apart, give it a similar appearance to ‘Heron’, but with leaves with less pointed lobes.

This is a very graphic ivy on a trunk or wooden post.

History

This cultivar refers to the ivy growing near Helensburgh, Scotland.

Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Typ von Helensburgh'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: helix
Cultivar: ‘Typ van Helensburgh’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
Cultivar origin: refers to ivy growing near Helensburgh, Scotland.

Description of Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’

Growth habit: sparse, extensive
Number of lobes: 3 to 5 lobes in general
Leaf length: 2.5 cm
Sheet width: 1.5 cm
Leaf color: dark green
Color of veins: grey-green
Leaf apex: slightly rounded
Petiole length: 2 cm
Mattress: very thin
Internodes: 5 to 6 cm
Stem and petiole color: green
Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches

Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera helix ‘Typ von Helensburgh’.

Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
Hardiness: -15°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: neutral or calcareous
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: climbing
Development: rapid, vigorous
Pruning: once a year
Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)

Ivy in literature

“Like old ivy on a tree, the past clings to me, and I can’t shake it off.”

Chateaubriand, Atala

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	21 to 50 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	3 to 5 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Extended, Scattered
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Climbing
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, Oddity
Award	No known award