HEDERA helix 'Goldheart'
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HEDERA helix 'Goldheart'
Commonly known as Common ivy, English ivy
Centre of leaves splashed gold
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. 'Oro di Bogliasco', 'Jubiläum Goldherz'. Excellent for walls. -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites, scale insects, aphids , leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
EvergreenMedium-sized 3-lobed leaves.
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Lobed
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Height
8m (26ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingIf grown for ground cover may lose its variegation. Slow to establish, but then fast-growing.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus- rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
variegated and yellows prefer more light - shelter from cold winds. -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
may cause skin allergy
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Hedera - Care Guide