Gold Child is a medium-large, tri-lobed ivy with grey-green leaves and yellow margins. Grown in zones 5-9, it has a similar growth habit to English ivy.
Gold Child' Gold Variegated Ivy
Gold Child Gold Variegated Ivy (Hedera helix 'Gold Child') is a beautiful and popular evergreen vining plant with tri-lobed, gray-green leaves with bright gold margins. It is a vigorous grower, reaching a height of 3 feet or more, and can be trained to climb walls, trellises, or other structures. Gold Child Ivy is also well-suited for use as a groundcover or in hanging baskets.
Gold Child Ivy is a relatively low-maintenance plant, but it does require regular watering, especially during hot weather. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Too much shade can cause the variegation to fade, while too much sun can scorch the leaves.
Gold Child Ivy is relatively cold-hardy, but it may need some protection from frost in colder climates. In these areas, it is best to plant Gold Child Ivy in a sheltered location or to grow it in a container that can be brought indoors during the winter.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Gold Child Gold Variegated Ivy:
- Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun.
- Water regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune as needed to control size and shape.
- Protect from frost in cold climates.
Gold Child Gold Variegated Ivy is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add a touch of elegance to any landscape. It is also a relatively low-maintenance plant, making it a good choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
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.