Hedera helix – Proven Accents® ‘Gold Child’
Once honored as the Ivy of the Year by the American Ivy Society, this popular variegated selection makes a beautiful spiller for container recipes in sun and shade. Its soft green and avocado green leaves have yellow edges which fluctuate in their color intensity based on heat and light. In cooler weather and more sun, the yellow will be quite bright. In warmer weather and more shade, it will be more of a butter yellow. The leaves are clasped on stems that can trail two feet or more. This deer and rabbit resistant ivy will grow in containers and landscapes, though container use is preferred in areas where its spread should be prevented.
According to the Humane Society of America Ivy plants especially the leaves and berries can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Features
Once honored as the Ivy of the Year by the American Ivy Society, this popular variegated selection makes a beautiful spiller for container recipes in sun and shade. Its soft green and avocado green leaves have yellow edges which fluctuate in their color intensity based on heat and light. In cooler weather and more sun, the yellow will be quite bright. In warmer weather and more shade, it will be more of a butter yellow. The leaves are clasped on stems that can trail two feet or more. This deer and rabbit resistant ivy will grow in containers and landscapes, though container use is preferred in areas where its spread should be prevented.
According to the Humane Society of America Ivy plants especially the leaves and berries can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Adapatable as House Plant
Dead-Heading Not Necessary
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
According to the Humane Society of America Ivy plants especially the leaves and berries can be toxic to pets. This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction.
Uses Notes
Great in landscapes and containers.
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Container, Landscape
pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements Medium
Water Requirements Dry to Moderate
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 50 - 60° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP.
Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 5-6
6" and Gallon Pot : 7-8
7-9" Pot : 8-9
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 11-13
Pinching and Growth Regulators
Pinch at planting time.
Pest and Disease Management
General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.
