Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’ – Irish Ivy
Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’ – Irish Ivy
Glossy, heart-shaped, dark-green foliage varies with the seasons. Stems are supple, thick and vigorous. Very branchy. The internodes are short.
In winter, foliage turns red in cold weather.
Ground-cover ivy, very resistant to dry conditions, one of the must-have ivies in your garden.
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Description
Irish ivy – Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’
In a nutshell
Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’, has pretty shiny, heart-shaped foliage, dark green in colour and which varies according to the seasons.
The stems are flexible, thick and vigorous. It is very branchy. The internodes are short. In winter, the foliage turns red in cold weather.
It is a ground cover ivy, very resistant to dryness, one of those essential ivy plants that you must have in your garden, or on your balcony…
History
This cultivar was discovered on the Channel island of Sark by Mr & Mrs Roxburgh in 1980. It was introduced by Alison Rutherford in 1987.
Technical leaflet - Hedera hibernica 'Sark'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: hibernica
- Cultivar: ‘Sark’
- Pierot classification: heart-shaped ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Species origin: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland
- Origin of cultivar: discovered on the island of Sark in 1980
Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’
- Growth habit: spreading, stocky
- Number of lobes: most often unlobed, otherwise 3 lobes, very faint and rounded
- Leaf length: 6 to 10 cm
- Leaf width: 8 to 10 cm
- Leaf color: shiny dark green
- Color of veins: light green
- Stem and petiole color: green
- Hair: stellate, small
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera hibernica ‘Sark’
- Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pots, window boxes
- Development: vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (red spider mites, scale insects)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
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All your questions about ivy
Ivy and skin?
Ivy is sometimes used in cosmetic products to help reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving blood circulation and toning the skin. Thanks to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, ivy can be used to treat certain skin infections.
Forms of use:
- Ointments and creams: Ivy is incorporated into creams and ointments for local application to the skin.
- Sitz bath: Ivy leaves can be used to prepare a soothing sitz bath for skin irritations.
Important precaution:
Ivy can cause skin irritation in some people, so a preliminary test on a small area of skin is recommended before widespread application.
Ivy in literature
“Dark ivy snaked along the windows, letting in little light.”
Herman Melville, “Moby Dick”
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | More than 100 pots |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 0 cantainer |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Compact, Stocky |
| Appearance of foliage | Green, Red in winter |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Shade, Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Easy |
| Development speed | Medium |
| Development vigor | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Heart shaped, Ivy ivy |
| Award | No known award |
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