Hedera hibernica 'Glengariff' - Irish Ivy

Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’ – Irish Ivy

Irish ivy is characterized by very pronounced, raised, light-green veins on the surface of shiny green leaves.

These are composed of 5 lobes, the central one being longer than the lateral ones.

It’s a good climber.

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Description

Irish ivy – Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

In a nutshell

Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’, is distinguished by its pronounced, raised, light-green veins on the surface of shiny green leaves.

These are composed of 5 lobes, the central one being longer than the lateral ones.

It’s a good climber.

History

This cultivar was discovered in 1975 by Alison Rutherford and Allan McGregor Stirling in the small village of Glengariff, west of County Cork, Ireland.

Technical leaflet - Hedera hibernica 'Glengariff'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: hibernica
Cultivar: ‘Glengariff’
Pierot classification: ivy type
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland
Cultivar origin: discovered by Alison Rutherford and Allan McGregor Stirling in the small village of Glengariff, west of County Cork, Ireland, in 1975.

Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

Growth habit: spreading
Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes
Leaf length: 8 cm
Sheet width: 6 cm
Leaf color: medium green
Color of veins: light yellow
Stem and petiole color: purple green
Hair: stellate, small

Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera hibernica ‘Glengariff’

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

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Does ivy purify the ambient air?

With its permanent foliage, ivy is known to eliminate formaldehyde and benzene, but also trichloroethylene and carbon monoxide, all chemicals that can be found in our homes or offices and some of which are carcinogenic.

Choose varieties with broad leaves to optimize its effect and let it develop in cascades or by climbing on a suitable support.

This way, not only will you decorate your home, but you will keep it healthy all year round.

Ivy in literature

“The ivy on the walls seemed to vibrate to the rhythm of the wind, a living breath.”

Jack London, “The Sea Wolf”

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	0 pot
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	1 to 2 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Spread out
Appearance of foliage	Green
Possible uses	Climbing
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness	Good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Ivy ivy
Award	No known award