Hedera helix ‘Fool's Gold’ - Ornamental ivy
Curly leaves with mottled gold or cream stripes and dark green edges. A little wonder!
Looks like Hedera helix ‘Golden Ingot’, A member of the Kolibri group, with which it was initially confused, but the leaves are more undulating. Part of the Kolibri group, with very shallow lobes.
More of a climbing ivy.
Description
Ornamental ivy - Hedera helix ‘Fool's Gold’
In a nutshell
Ivy, Hedera helix ‘Fool's Gold’, It has curly leaves with mottled gold or cream stripes and dark green edges. A little marvel!
It looks like Hedera helix ‘Golden Ingot’, with which it was originally confused, but the leaves are more wavy. It belongs to the Kolibri group, with very shallow lobes.
It is a climbing ivy.
History
This cultivar was introduced by Hedera Etc. nursery, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1993.
Technical details - Hedera helix 'Fool's Gold'
Botanical information
- Family: Araliaceae
- Genre : Hedera
- Species : helix
- Cultivar: ‘Fool's Gold’
- Pierot classification: curly ivy, variegated ivy
- Foliage stage: juvenile
- Origin of the species: Europe
- Origin of cultivar: introduced by Hedera Etc. nursery, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1993
Description of Hedera helix ‘Fool's Gold’
- Port : stocky
- Number of lobes: usually 5
- Leaf length: 5 cm
- Sheet width: 4 cm
- Leaf colour: green with creamy variegation, dark green edges
- Colour of stem and petiole : between green and purple
Planting, cultivation and care instructions for Hedera helix ‘Fool's Gold’
- Exposure: shade, part shade
- Hardiness: -15°C
- Soil moisture: cool soil
- Soil PH: neutral, chalky
- Soil type: all
- Soil richness: ordinary or humus
- Use: climber, ground cover
- Development: fairly vigorous
- Pruning: once a year
- Pests: very rare (spider mites, mealy bugs)
- Diseases: rare (leaf spots)
A page from my little ivy encyclopaedia
The occasional question ...
Are there many types of curly ivy?
Curly or wavy ivy is always a beautiful curiosity. They never leave you indifferent. Each variety rivals in originality.
Our collection of ivy includes around 70 species of ivy with wavy or curly foliage.
Their distinctive appearance makes them ideal for planting in window boxes or pots. They are also often used as indoor ivy.
But they can also be planted in the garden, in a bed. Some, like Hedera helix ‘Curly Frivolity’ make good, original climbers.
Ivy in literature
“The ivy, dark and persistent, seemed to feed on the soul of the house.»
Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
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 | Stocky |
| Type of foliage and colour | Atypical, Curly or wavy, Yellow variegated |
| Possible uses | Climber |
| Exhibition | Part shade, Shade |
| Hardiness | Good hardiness |
| Easy to grow | Easy |
| Speed | Average |
| Vigorous development | Medium |
| Classification according to the Pierot system | Wavy, curly or crisp, variegated |
| Reward obtained | No known reward |
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