Hedera helix “Goldheart”

Origin: Italy

Botanical characteristics: It is a cultivar with three-lobed medium-sized leaves. They are glossy dark green with a large central splash of golden-yellow. At first it is a slow-growing plant, then the growth rate increases.

Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It needs well-drained alkaline soil. As regards the exposure, it suits to different exposures: when the plant is in full sun, roots will require fresh and deep ground. If it is in full shadow, roots will tend to lose the variegation. It resists drought and cold.

Use: It works as climber on walls and as ground cover.