Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’ adult
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’ adult, is a rarity.
The type itself, ‘Goldheart’, is an exceptionally beautiful ivy, with its broad leaves and generous yellow heart. It is shown here in its adult form, with lobeless leaves, a compact habit and ripe black fruit.
Find it a place of choice where this rare beauty can really shine.
History
The typical ivy was first discovered in Bogliasco, Italy. This is why it is also known as ‘Oro di Bogliasco’.
Technical details - Adult Hedera helix 'Goldheart
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Goldheart’
- Synonym: ‘Oro di Bogliasco’, ‘Goldherz’.’
- Pierot classification: adult ivy, variegated ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: selected by Angelo Crovetto Nursery
Description of mature Hedera helix ‘Goldheart
- Growth habit: bushy, shrubby
- Number of lobes: none
- Leaf length: 6 cm
- Sheet width: 6 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green with a large yellow centre
- Colour of veins: green or yellow
- Colour of stem and petiole : pink, green or yellow
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Planting, growing and care instructions for mature Hedera helix ‘Goldheart
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: climber, pot, free-standing
- Development: moderate
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy and moss seemed to have taken possession of this abbey, giving them the appearance of a plant kingdom.»







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