Hedera nepalensis 'Donnerhill'- Nepalese Ivy

Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’- Nepalese Ivy

Branchy and vigorous variety. Thin stems with rather long internodes. Small leaves with 3 lobes, the central one being a little longer.

Foliage showing its fine white veins, which gives it a certain lightness.

Good climber.

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Description

Nepalese ivy – Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’

In a nutshell

Nepalese ivy, Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’, is a branchy and vigorous variety.

The thin stems with rather long internodes, bear small leaves with 3 lobes, the central one being a little longer. The foliage reveals its fine white veins, which gives it a certain lightness.

It’s a good climber that can cope with sun.

History

This cultivar is of unknown origin.

Technical leaflet - Hedera nepalensis 'Donnerhill'

Botanical information

Family: Araliaceae
Genus : Hedera
Species: nepalensis
Cultivar: ‘Donnerhill’
Pierot classification: bird’s-foot ivy
Foliage stage: juvenile
Species origin: Western Asia, Indian subcontinent, Indochina
Origin of cultivar: unknown

Description of Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’

Growth habit: spreading
Number of lobes: usually 3, sometimes 5. Central lobe distinctly longer
Leaf length: 6 cm
Sheet width: 5 cm
Leaf color: medium green
Color of veins: green-white
Stem and petiole color: reddish brown
Hair: scaly, small, with pointed branches.

Planting, growing and care instructions for Hedera nepalensis ‘Donnerhill’

Exposure: shade, part shade, sun
Hardiness: -13°C
Soil moisture: cool soil
Soil PH: all
Soil type: all
Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
Use: climbing
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

Is it true that ivy cures coughs?

Ivy is used to treat respiratory ailments, including coughs, particularly wet coughs. It acts as an expectorant, helping to liquefy mucus and facilitate its expulsion. It is often incorporated into cough syrups and bronchitis preparations.

In addition, ivy’s bronchodilator properties can help relieve asthma symptoms by opening up the airways and reducing bronchial spasms.

Forms of use:

Infusion: Dried ivy leaves can be used to make infusions to relieve respiratory ailments.
Liquid extracts: Standardized ivy extracts are often used in cough syrups and drops.
Tablets and capsules: Some ivy products are available in tablet or capsule form for greater convenience.

Ivy in literature

“The walls, covered with ivy, whispered forgotten secrets, rocked by the wind.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Stranger at the Door

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Stock 9cm and 1L pots	1 to 2 pots
Stock containers of 2 or 4L	11 to 20 containers
Stock big articles	0 big article
Shape	Extended, Quite branched
Appearance of foliage	Atypical, Green, Red in winter
Possible uses	Climbing
Exposure	Partial shade, Shade, Sun
Hardiness	Fairly good hardiness
Ease of cultivation	Easy
Development speed	Medium
Development vigor	Vigorous
Classification according to the Pierot system	Bird's foot
Award	No known award