{"id":1826,"date":"2023-11-09T21:07:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T20:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/?post_type=product&p=1826"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T05:09:29","slug":"hedera-hibernica-rona","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/product\/hedera-hibernica-rona\/","title":{"rendered":"Hedera hibernica<\/em> \u2018Rona\u2019 - Irish Ivy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Irish ivy - Hedera hibernica \u2018Rona\u2019<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Irish ivy, Hedera hibernica<\/em> \u2018Rona\u2019<\/strong>, The leaves are as broad as they are long, with 5 lobes.<\/p>

The leaf blade is speckled with green on a yellow background. Sometimes the leaf blade is entirely yellow. At other times, only half the leaf blade is variegated. The stems are thick and more or less branched.<\/p>

This is a moderate-growing ivy that is particularly suitable for pots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This cultivar was discovered in the United States in 1975 by Mrs Rona Schaepman, wife of one of the presidents of the American Ivy Society.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Technical details - Hedera hibernica 'Rona'<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Botanical information<\/h3>
  • Family: Araliaceae<\/li>
  • Genus Hedera<\/strong><\/em><\/li>
  • Species : hibernica<\/em><\/li>
  • Cultivar: \u2018Rona\u2019<\/li>
  • Pierot classification: standard ivy, variegated ivy<\/li>
  • Foliage stage: juvenile<\/li>
  • Origin of the species: Europe, Atlantic coast, from Portugal to Scotland<\/li>
  • Origin of cultivar: discovered in 1975 by Rona Schaepman, wife of the president of the American Ivy Society at the time.<\/li><\/ul>

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    Description of Hedera hibernica \u2018Rona\u2019<\/h3>
    • Growth habit: spreading<\/li>
    • Number of lobes: usually 5 lobes<\/li>
    • Leaf length: 8 cm<\/li>
    • Sheet width: 8 cm<\/li>
    • Colour of leaf: yellow speckled with green<\/li>
    • Colour of veins: cream<\/li>
    • Colour of stem and petiole: purple green<\/li>
    • Hair: stellate, small<\/li><\/ul>

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      Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera hibernica \u2018Rona\u2019<\/h3>
      • Exposure: part shade<\/li>
      • Hardiness: -12\u00b0C<\/li>
      • Soil moisture: cool soil<\/li>
      • Soil PH: all<\/li>
      • Soil type: all<\/li>
      • Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing<\/li>
      • Use: ground cover, climber, pot, window box, houseplant<\/li>
      • Development: moderate<\/li>
      • Pruning: once a year<\/li>
      • Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)<\/li>
      • Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        All your questions about ivy<\/span><\/h3>

        Where to plant ivy?<\/span><\/h2>

        Ivy is a versatile plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions.<\/p>

        • Ivy is ideal for covering walls and fences, creating an aesthetic effect while masking less attractive surfaces.<\/li>
        • It climbs easily up vertical surfaces thanks to its aerial roots, adding greenery to brick, stone or wooden walls.<\/li>
        • Ivy can be planted at the foot of trees, where it climbs to create a natural effect. It is often used in woodland gardens.<\/li>
        • Ivy is effective for stabilising slopes and embankments, thanks to its dense root system that helps prevent soil erosion.<\/li>
        • Ivy can be grown in hanging pots or window boxes, where it falls elegantly, bringing greenery indoors or to balconies.<\/li>
        • Ivy tolerates shade well and can be planted in areas with little sunlight where other plants find it difficult to thrive, such as under trees or against north walls.<\/li>
        • Ivy adapts well to damp soil, making it a good option for banks or damp areas in your garden.<\/li>
        • Ivy is often used in urban environments to green buildings and improve the aesthetics of public spaces.<\/li>
        • On the fa\u00e7ades of buildings, it can help to regulate indoor temperature by providing natural insulation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Ivy in literature<\/span><\/h3>

          \u201cShe leaned against the ivy-covered wall, searching for a way out of her thoughts.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

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          Leaves as broad as they are long, with 5 lobes. The leaf blade is spotted green on a yellow background. Sometimes the leaf blade is entirely yellow. At other times, only half the leaf blade is variegated.<\/p>\n

          Thick, more or less branched stems.<\/p>\n

          Moderate-growing ivy, particularly suitable for pots.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1827,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[134],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1826","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-lierre","8":"entry","9":"has-media","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-variable","15":"has-default-attributes","16":"has-product-nav","17":"col","18":"span_1_of_4","19":"owp-content-center","20":"item-entry","21":"owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","22":"owp-btn-normal","23":"owp-tabs-layout-section"},"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1826"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13852,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1826\/revisions\/13852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1826"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1826"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hedera-etc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}