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English Ivy 'Goldchild' or 'Gold Baby' - Hedera helix - Live Plant 4 to 6 inches


English Ivy 'Goldchild' or 'Gold Baby'


(Variegated English Ivy) 

Botanical Name: Hedera helix 


This listing is for one (1) English Ivy 'Goldchild' plant that ranges in size between 4 and 6 inches in height.  


The plant 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 is 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. 


    About Us

    								Dylman Gardens

    Our country, The United States of America, is a place where small business is the backbone of the place we call home. That is why it is so important to support those who have helped build this country. Dylman Gardens consists of a husband and wife team, Ryan & Erica Hamlet, but it doesn't stop there. This business has its roots in a family that has been farming in Sheridan, New York for 6 generations. Plants are in the blood of our being. We bleed green.

    We are located on the coast of Lake Erie in the heart of Western New York's grape country. Vineyards are as far as the eyes can see. The air is filled with hard work and dedication to something that we all benefit from, plants. 

    When you buy from us, you are buying from a family that has a stake in the building blocks of the United States. Each plant we sell helps stabilize the life of farming - small business. As citizens of this great land we all have a stake in the game we call the red, white, and the blue. We take pride in our home but we never forget that at one time we were all strangers in a strange land. America is beautiful, as we are all trying to do our part in keeping her alive and well.

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    Shipping

    	
								We ship everyday but Sunday. Our handling time, depending on the time of year is between 2 and 10 days. We have these handling times to help us with the order volumes as our method of shipping takes time. We make sure that the plants arrive alive and safe. We have many years practice in this methodology. 

    We may delay shipments due to weather, mainly temperatures during the winter and summer months. We want you to receive the nicest plant we can offer. Heat can dry out the best of packages. 

    Please take note that we have no control over our packages once they are in the hands of USPS. Any questions should be directed to USPS with your valid tracking information once tracking information has been updated. If you cannot find your tracking number, contact us and we will verify your order's tracking number. 

    You will receive tracking information (via eBay) when the shipping label is created and when our Postman has scanned in the package. Tracking information can take 24 hours to be updated. Please refer to USPS website once the label has been created.

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    								We guarantee that the Plants are as described in the above listing. Every plant is a little bit different. There will be variations in size but always within the parameters that are established in the body of the listing. The quality will always be represented to the fullest. 

    Plants are alive and can be affected in all sorts of ways during shipping. The shipping process will undoubtedly be the most stressful situation that the plant will go through. We do everything possible to make sure the quality of the plants does not suffer during a stressful shipment. Once they are received, they need immediate care. Their roots need air, and their soil watered. Do not subject the plant to direct light, allow a 12 to 24 hours adjustment period. Transplant shock is a real thing. Be aware of it and take steps to alleviate it. 

    And of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us as soon as possible. We are always available to answer your questions.

    Returns

    								We typically do not accept returns as the plants don't usually make the journey back. If there is any issue with your order, please contact us and we will make sure the situation is resolved. We want you to be satisfied with the quality of plant you receive. 

    We have a 2-day contact period from the time you receive your plant to the time you contact us. Pictures of the plant (s) and shipping materials are needed for verification. After that time period we have no control over the viability of care that is being given to the plant. We guarantee against any defects or shipping errors that may occur during the shipping process.


    We will work out any issues that may arise with any given order. Please contact us if needed.
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