Hedera helix Ester - Common ivy
Hedera helix Ester - Common ivy
Hedera helix Ester
English ivy, Common ivy.
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Description
Hedera helix 'Ester', sometimes marketed under the name of common ivy 'Harald', is a climbing and creeping plant that remains decorative all year round, even in winter. This cultivar is distinguished by its beautiful small leaves variegated with pale yellow or cream. Sought after for its ornamental qualities and hardiness, it is ideal for covering walls, fences, or as ground cover in slightly shaded areas of the garden.
Ivies belong to the Araliaceae family. The Hedera genus comprises around a dozen species, the most widespread in our latitudes being the common ivy, in Latin Hedera helix. This giant of the forest can reach several metres in length and climb to the tops of trees, firmly gripping their trunk and branches through strong climbing roots.
Hedera helix 'Harald' has been selected for its superbly variegated leaves. It is a semi-shrubby woody plant that can reach a maximum height of 3 m and a width of 1.6 m. Its medium-sized leaves feature pale yellow or cream edges on a variegated background of light green and dark grey-green. This climbing plant develops rapidly, especially during its youth, with an annual growth that can exceed one metre. Unlike some other ivy cultivars, 'Harald' does not produce flowers, focusing all its energy on producing magnificent foliage. The bark of its fine, flexible stems remains discreet, forming a delicate framework that perfectly showcases the foliage.
The common ivy 'Ester' or 'Esther' is versatile and can be used in various ways in the garden. It is interesting for dressing walls, fences, and trellises, but also effective as ground cover in slightly shaded areas or even in full shade. In pots or hanging baskets, it adds a touch of lush greenery to the terrace, as well as inside the house. For successful combinations, choose plants with similar needs in terms of soil and exposure. For example, Hedera helix 'Glacier' with its grey-green leaves edged in white, the ivy 'Goldheart' with its green leaves with a golden heart, and Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia' known for its narrow, pointed leaves. Fuchsia magellanica 'Riccartonii' and the panicle hydrangea 'Fraise Melba' will bring colour to the whole.
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Botanical data
Hedera
helix
Ester
Araliaceae
English ivy, Common ivy.
Hedera helix 'Harald'
Cultivar or hybrid
ingestion
Cette plante est toxique si elle est ingérée volontairement ou involontairement.
Ne la plantez pas là où de jeunes enfants peuvent évoluer, et lavez-vous les mains après l'avoir manipulée.
Pensez à conserver l'étiquette de la plante, à la photographier ou à noter son nom, afin de faciliter le travail des professionnels de santé.
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Planting and care
Hedera helix 'Ester' ('Harald') is easy to grow in any ordinary soil and can be planted all year round. It prefers fertile, damp, well-drained soil but is very accommodating (regarding the presence of lime or clay if the soil is well worked) and fairly drought-resistant once established. It is best to position it against a wall in a semi-shaded location, sheltered from cold winds to help it settle in, and water during the first two years following planting, particularly in the event of a dry summer. To encourage young shoots more quickly, anchor the first ones to the soil (layering). Do not hesitate to rejuvenate the base by removing old branches. Prune regularly to shape it. Remove branches that bear non-variegated leaves or those that take on an upright, bushy habit.
For container cultivation, mix 7 parts ordinary soil, 3 parts organic matter, and 2 parts sand. Water regularly and apply fertiliser every month during the growing season. Keep the substrate moist during winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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