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Also Known As

  • Hedera canariensis 'Sulphur Heart'
  • Hedera colchica 'Sulfur Heart'
  • English Ivy
  • Sulphur Heart Ivy
  • Variegated Ivy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart' plant details

Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with chartreuse, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, variegated and white
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wearing its hearts on its sleeve, its showy sulfur-yellow heart that is! This tough evergreen groundcover will brighten any shady corner with its large, 6" glossy leaves with their splashy variegation. A wonderful 20-30' vine for covering fences or as a groundcover; easy care and deer resistant. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart' plant

How to Grow Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-60'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-80'

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  • sun - shade
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  • sun - shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"

Width: 24"

  • sun - shade
  • regular - low
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