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Hedera helix 'Gold Dust'

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.1 - 27 m (0 - 90 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (English ivy) bears bright yellow blooms during late summer to early autumn. This vine is climbing in form and has spotted bright yellow and greyish green foliage that is showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (English ivy) is showy. The stems are smooth in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant, mass planting, topiary, vine or climber and woodland.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts birds to your garden. Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' tolerates pollution and light foot traffic.
Cautions Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (English ivy) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Depending upon your local conditions, Hedera helix 'Gold Dust' (English ivy) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.