Hedera helix White Ripple - English Ivy
Hedera helix White Ripple - English Ivy
Hedera helix White Ripple
English Ivy, Common Ivy, European Ivy
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Description
Hedera helix 'White Ripple' is a variety of Common Ivy with small, beautifully cut foliage finely variegated with cream white, whose moderate growth is well suited to small gardens. Its stems with climbing roots cling to any smooth support to create a beautiful green backdrop, without invading. It is ornamental all year round, hardy and undemanding in terms of soil, perfect for bringing life to semi-shaded areas of the garden or terrace.
Ivies belong to the Araliaceae family. The genus Hedera includes about a dozen species, the most common in our latitudes being Common Ivy or Hedera helix. This giant of the forest can reach tens of metres in length and climb to the top of the surrounding trees. It is the origin of many horticultural varieties often obtained through spontaneous mutations that appear on a branch.
Hedera helix 'White Ripple' is a Dutch selection with much more modest growth, rarely exceeding 2.50 m in height or spread. Its habit is stocky and not heavily branched, developing brown to reddish stems. Its small leaves measure 3 cm in all directions, with 5 pointed lobes directed forward. The cream white to pale yellow variegation is irregular. It is clearly visible on the leaf edges and randomly spills over towards the centre. The stems cling to supports on their own with powerful climbing roots. This variety does not flower.
Very hardy 'White Ripple' ivy can withstand temperatures down to about -20°C and adapts to almost any location without requiring special maintenance.
Hedera helix 'White Ripple' will fit well in a contemporary or romantic garden, especially in shady areas. It can decorate a wall or form an elegant and effective ground cover without becoming invasive. It will also be valuable for setting the scene on a terrace or balcony, trained on a small wire mesh structure or cascading in draperies along large containers, all the way to the ground. Combine it with easy-to-grow woodland perennials. You can also create a charming scene by planting it at the base of a tree trunk surrounded by a carpet of Caucasian forget-me-nots that bloom in spring or a tapestry of Hellebores for winter.
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Botanical data
Hedera
helix
White Ripple
Araliaceae
English Ivy, Common Ivy, European Ivy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'White Ripple' common ivy is easy to grow and tolerates all types of soil and exposure, except for hot and arid conditions. As it is accustomed to temperate forests, it prefers a semi-shaded position and moist, rather chalky soil. Water generously at planting and in the following weeks. Prune regularly to give it shape.
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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.