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PerennialHeritage Perennial Profile

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 Plant Number: 7.305.250USDA Zone: 6 - 9 
Hedera helix Goldheart
Common name :  English Ivy
(=‘Oro di Bogliasco’) This is a beautiful selection of English Ivy, valued for its heart-shaped green leaves, boldly centered with brilliant golden-yellow. It can be used either as a spreading groundcover, or allowed to climb up walls, fences or trees. A stunning variety, and surprisingly hardy. Remove any all-green shoots that might appear. If using as a groundcover, the growth tips should be pinched in June for the first couple of years to force plants to branch out. Space at 3 to 10 plants per square yard. Evergreen. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/May cause skin allergy.

Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
  Full Shade

Soil Type
  Normal
  Sandy
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral
  Alkaline
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average
  Dry
  Moist

Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour

Blooming Time

Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Gold
  Variegated

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Vines & Climbing
  Containers
  Drought Tolerant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Woodland

Flower Head Size

Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches

Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches

Foot Traffic
   Light

Growth Rate
   Slow
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