English Ivy 'Goldchild' 'Gold Baby' - Hedera helix

Description: English Ivy 'Goldchild' or 'Gold Baby' (Variegated English Ivy) Botanical Name: Hedera helix This listing is for a English Ivy 'Goldchild' plants that range in size between 4 and 6 inches in height. These are grown in a 3 different pot sizes. Size 1: 1 1/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches deepSize 2: 2 inches x 2 inches x 2 inches deepSize 3: 2 1/2 inches x 2 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches deep The plants you will receive will be between these ranges of size as there will be slight differences from the photos in the listing as no two plants are the same. They will be guaranteed vibrant and healthy and ready for transplanting. We do not ship with the pot as the pot allows for too much soil moisture evaporation. It will be securely adhered to the package wall for the safest shipping method possible. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae Order: Apiales Family: Araliaceae Genus: Hedera Species: H. Helix 'Goldchild' or 'Gold Baby' This plant is native to England. It was first introduced in 1971 by Thomas Rochford from the House of Rochford, England. It then first appeared in the United States in the early 1980s. Since then, it has become quite popular as an ornamental plant. General Description: A rampant, clinging, evergreen vine with gold-margined variegated leaves. Groundcovers have always fascinated our nursery. The sea of green that they can ensue after planting is a sweet bliss. We are proud to offer this groundcover. THIS IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE FOLLOWING STATES (WE WILL NOT SHIP): Oregon Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10 Maintenance: Low, but it is classified as invasive in some locations. Mature Height: 6 to 10 feet Mature Width: 1 to 3 feet Plant Details: Growth Habit: Medium growing vine. It's a multi-stemmed evergreen woody vine with a twining and trailing habit. Under ideal conditions, it can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. Leaf Structure: Variegated bright gold margins with a green to grey-green center, 3 to 5 lobes with rounded tips, measuring 2 to 3 inches across. The brightness of variegation depends on temperatures. Cooler temperatures will produce a very intense gold while warmer temperatures fade the color to a butter yellow. Stem Structure: Young stems start green and very pliable. Bark Structure: Stems mature to brown/copper woody stems that have an exfoliating texture. Bloom Time: Late summer until late autumn. Bloom Color: Green-ish yellow to white. They form in umbels, or clusters that look reminiscent of umbrella ribs, which are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Soil Preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Silt. They prefer rich soil that is acidic. Watering Preference: Medium. Sunlight Preference: Full Sun to Full Shade. Variegation is not as intense if grown in the shade. Fruit Production: Yes, purple-black berries, which contain 1 to 5 seeds each. They ripen in late winter. They are poisonous to humans, cats, dogs and livestock; however, they are a wonderful food source for birds. Nut Production: N/A Main use of plant: Indoor: Makes a wonderful addition to any room. They do well in hanging planters/baskets. Outdoor: Groundcover, used for topiaries and hanging baskets, or large planters. Will grow up fences, trellises, trees, walls, buildings, etc. Winterization Methods: In colder climates, protect from winter sun and wind. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone. When the leaves are damaged in the winter, they are quickly shed when the new growth starts in the spring. Fun Fact: The flowers are visited by over 70 species of insects who feed on nectar, while at least 16 species of birds feed on the berries. General Notes: Hedera is the classical Latin word for 'ivy'.Great wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects, mammals. The foliage provides dense evergreen shelter for birds and small mammals, like chipmunks and squirrels. This cultivar is tolerant of deer, drought, and rabbits. We grow everything organically with a beneficial insect program. We do not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. We use a preventive program for pests with the use of Ladybugs, Green Lacewings, Praying Mantis, and Predatory Mites to battle soft bodied bugs and Nematodes in the soil to combat any soil dwelling pests. Our dedication to safe and harmless plants is seen throughout all our products. We are all stewards to Planet Earth, and we must protect it. Soil pH level guide: Acid to Neutral to Alkaline. Acidic soil has a pH of 1 to 6.5. Neutral soil has a pH of 6.6 to 7.3. Alkaline soil has a pH of 7.4 to 14. If you do not know your garden's pH level, please go out and buy a cheap soil pH testing kit which can be found in any hardware store, typically under $5.00. We offer one shipping service: USPS Priority Mail - a 2 to 5 day delivery service -- this has insurance coverage. We use the USPS because we enjoy supporting a service that has held America together since its inception. Over the years of our shipping of plants we have found USPS Priority to be the most reliable and diligently insured. Our focus is making sure your plants arrive to you in a luxuriously healthy state. Your order is our Priority. We are a registered New York State Nursery. We are inspected and licensed by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as nursery stock growers. We are certified pest and disease-free. Our license Number: 646089 - feel free to look us up on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website. With each order, we send along an informational packet to help you along with your growing adventures. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help! We want you to make the right choice for your growing desires. All information in this listing is copyrighted by Dylman Gardens.

Price: 2.75 USD

Location: Sheridan, New York

End Time: 2024-11-06T19:34:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD