This fast-growing ivy has variegated leaves with a lobed ivy shape and heart-shaped base. Grows best in zones 4-9 in a 4" pot. Perfect for adding a bit of color to any garden!
Hedera Helix Gold Child
Hedera helix Gold Child is a variegated cultivar of English ivy (Hedera helix). It is known for its beautiful, golden-margined leaves. It is a relatively fast-growing vine that can reach up to 6-8 feet tall and wide.
Gold Child ivy is a popular choice for landscaping because it is versatile and easy to care for. It can be grown as a ground cover, in containers, or on walls and fences. It is also a popular houseplant.
Gold Child ivy prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it does best when watered regularly. Gold Child ivy does not require much pruning, but it can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
To plant Gold Child ivy, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the plant. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter. Place the plant in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly.
To care for Gold Child ivy, water regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Gold Child ivy is a beautiful and easy-care plant that is a great addition to any garden. It is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways.
Here are some tips for growing Gold Child ivy:
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Enjoy!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
