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Hedera helix 'Goldchild'

Also Known As

  • Hedera helix 'Gold Child'
  • Hedera helix 'Golden Child'
  • Gold Child English Ivy
  • Golden Child English Ivy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Hedera helix 'Goldchild' plant details

Hedera helix 'Goldchild' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover vine with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In winter chartreuse and cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedera helix 'Goldchild'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedera helix 'Goldchild'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful variegated ivy with a bright gold margin surrounding a green to gray/green center leaf. The color is more prominent when grown in full sun.
A lovely variegated ivy. Doesn't seem as invasive as the species, but then it hasn't been here as long.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Hedera helix 'Goldchild' plant

How to Grow Hedera helix 'Goldchild'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 8'-15'

Width: 36"-48"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Groundcover, Vine

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 20'-60'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-80'

Width: 3'-50'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Glacier English Ivy

Plant Type

Groundcover, Vine

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-80'

Width: 30'-40'

  • sun - shade
  • regular - low
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aka Hedgehog Ivy

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Vine

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - shade
  • occasional
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