Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’ – Irish Ivy
Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’ – Irish Ivy
Irish ivy, close to type. Attractive reddish mottling in winter.
Vigorous, dull green leaves with rounded lobes and blunt tips.
A semi-adult variety that will do well in isolation.
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Description
Irish ivy – Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’
In a nutshell
Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’, is a variety close to the type. It is distinguished by beautiful reddish marbling in winter, which is very effective.
This vigorous ivy has dull green leaves with rounded lobes and blunt tips.
This is a semi-adult variety that will do well in isolation.
History
This cultivar was cataloged by Patrick Nicolas, Meudon, France.
Technical leaflet - Hedera helix 'Vert Clair'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genus : Hedera
- Species: hibernica
- Cultivar: ‘Vert Clair’
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: semi-adult
- Species origin: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland.
- Origin of cultivar: unknown
Description of Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’ (Light Green)
- Growth habit: shrubby
- Number of lobes: usually 3 lobes
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Leaf color: light green
- Color variation: reddish veins in winter
- Color of veins: yellow-green
- Stem and petiole color: purple green
- Hair: stellate, small
Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera hibernica ‘Vert Clair’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: all
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: free-standing
- Development: moderate
- 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
Which varieties for an ivy kokedama?
Ivy lends itself perfectly to the creation of kokedama.
Several varieties are particularly suitable for this type of application.
- Hedera helix ‘Glacier’Silver-green foliage with white margins.Compact variety that tolerates indoor conditions well.
- Hedera helix ‘Eva’Dark green foliage with white or cream margins.Small, decorative foliage.
- Hedera helix ‘Golden Ingot’Bright green foliage with golden hues.Very decorative and bright.
- Hedera helix ‘Midas Touch’ : Green foliage with golden splashes. Ideal for adding color and texture.
- Hedera helix ‘Shamrock’Dark green, small, sharply cut leaves.Compact and dense, perfect for small kokedamas.
- Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’ Small, dark green, finely cut leaves. Very branched and bushy.
- Hedera helix ‘Kolibri’ White leaves variegated with green. Very charming.
- Hedera helix ‘Jake’ Small, chartreuse-green leaves. Particularly bright.
In general :
Choose varieties with small leaves, slow to moderate growth and suitable exposure for your kokedama.
Ivy in literature
“Ivy climbing along cracked walls, trying in vain to hide the passage of time.”
Henry James, “The Bostonian Women”
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Stock 9cm and 1L pots | 0 pot |
| Stock containers of 2 or 4L | 51 to 100 containers |
| Stock big articles | 0 big article |
| Shape | Spread out |
| Appearance of foliage | Green, Red in winter |
| Possible uses | Isolated |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Ease of cultivation | Easy |
| Development speed | Medium |
| Development vigor | Modest |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy ivy |
| Award | No known award |
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