Hedera helix ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation - Ornamental ivy
A mutation of ‘Baby Gold Dust’ which has appeared in our nursery.
Leaves may be unlobed or three-lobed. In the first case, lanceolate. Base of leaf often cordate. Blade dark green, turning red in winter.
A fast-growing variety that makes an excellent ground cover and does well in the sun.
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation
In a nutshell
Ornamental ivy, Hedera helix ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation, is, as its name suggests, a mutation of ‘Baby Gold Dust’ which appeared in our nursery.
The leaves may be unlobed or three-lobed. In the first case, they are lanceolate. The base of the leaf is often cordate. The leaf blade is dark green, turning red in winter.
This fast-growing variety makes an excellent ground cover and does well in the sun.
History
This cultivar was discovered by Olivier Arcelus at his nursery in Morvan, France.
Detailed description - Hedera helix 'Baby Gold Dust' mutation
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation
- Pierot classification: ivy type
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe, from Spain to Norway, but little on the Atlantic coast.
- Origin of cultivar: sport of ‘Baby Gold Dust’, selected by Olivier Arcelus at his nursery in Morvan.
Description of Hedera helix ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation
- Growth habit: bushy, compact
- Number of lobes: 0 to 3 lobes in general
- Leaf length: 3 to 5 cm
- Leaf width: 3 to 5 cm
- Colour of leaf: dark green
- Leaf base: often cordate
- Colour of veins: green
- Colour of stem and petiole: purplish green
- Length of petiole: 2 to 3 cm
- Branches: well branched
- Mattress thickness: fairly thick
- Internodes: 2 to 3 cm
- Hairs: stellate, 3 to 5 branches
Advice on planting, cultivation and care of Hedera helix ‘Baby Gold Dust’ mutation
- Exposure: sun, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral or chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus-bearing
- Use: ground cover, pots, window boxes
- Development: vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: very rare (leaf spots)
Ivy in literature
“Ivy, creeping and evergreen, covered the remains as if to protect them from the gaze of the world.”
Bram Stoker, Dracula
Additional information
| Stock of 1-litre cups and pots | 0 jar |
|---|---|
| Stock 2 or 4 litre containers | 0 container |
| Large stock items | 0 big topic |
| General appearance | Compact, Tufted |
| Type of foliage and colour | Yellow variegation |
| Possible uses | Ground cover, Pots or planters |
| Exhibition | Sun |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Vigorous |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Ivy type |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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