Hedera helix ‘Kaleidoscope’

Synonym: Hedera helix ‘Kaleidoscope’ (v)

Description:

Believed to be a variegated sport of ‘Boskoop’, itself a sport of ‘Green Ripple’, this slow-growing ivy has tightly arranged foliage with three to five forward-pointing lobes, the central lobe extending beyond the laterals. Glossy dark green leaves are marked with cream and grey streaks following the veins, complemented by white petioles with a pink flush. Wavy margins and deeply curled sinuses create a distinctive textured effect. Hedera helix' Beryl's Honor' is a sport of this plant.

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/