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ivy 'Goldchild'

Hedera helix 'Goldchild' (v)

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Genus: Hedera
Family: Araliaceae

About this plant

'Goldchild' is a medium-sized evergreen climber with light green young leaves broadly margined with bright yellow; the older leaves grey-green edged with pale yellow; no flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, alkaline soil but will tolerate acidic soils. Provide shelter from cold drying winds

Pruning

Pruning group 11, at any time

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Can get aphids, scale insects and vine weevil

Diseases

A leaf spot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years