- Info
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- Voted 'Ivy of the Year' in 2008 by the American Ivy Society
- Will thrive indoors or outdoors
- Edges of the leaves change colour from deep gold to faded yellow depending on the temperature
- Full Description
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Position: Full sun, partial shade, full shade
Soil: Moist but well -drained, well-drained, acid, alkaline, chalk, sand, clay
Plant type: Climber/Wall Shrub
Habit: Climbing
Rate of growth: Fast
Foliage: Green throughout the year, with a very intense gold margin in warm weather that can fade to butter yellow in colder temperatures
Flowering period: Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Ivy is a very popular plant for ground cover and has many uses. It is great for covering walls, houses, fences or if you want to accentuate a garden feature like a trellis, birdbath or fountain. It is hassle-free as it needs very little maintenance and grows very well in shaded areas. Hedera helix 'Gold Child' Ivy is ideal for pots and containers.
Planting Instructions:
Plant deep. Remove several of the lower leaves and plant to the new lower leaves.
Planting Locations:
Suitable for Banks and Slopes, City/Courtyard Gardens, Cottage/Informal Gardens, Beds and Borders, Ground Cover, Low-Maintenance and Wall-Side Borders
Care:
Prune as needed. Damaged winter leaves will quickly shed by themselves when new growth in spring begins.
Tip:
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
Dimensions:
Height: 8 - 12m
Spread: 4 - 8m
Time to ultimate height: 5 - 10 years
- Delivery & Returns
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Delivery
Deliveries are dispatched on the next working day after the order has been placed, and you should receive your order within 2 - 5 working days. In the unlikely event that an item you have ordered is out of stock, we will notify you immediately to inform you of any possible delays. Orders placed on a Friday or over the weekend, ship on Monday.
Our standard delivery charge is €4.90 to anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Delivery of larger items, including furniture, BBQs and water fountains are charged by weight and can be found on the product detail page for each item. All seeds are delivered FREE of charge.
The delivery charge to mainland UK is €10 for orders under 30kg (4.7 stone) in weight. For deliveries over 30kg in weight, a member of our team will contact you regarding the charge. Please note we cannot deliver outside mainland UK
Please note, plants and seeds cannot be dispatched overseas due to international customs regulations.
Returns
Our Promise to You
Horkan’s will accept returns within 30 days of receipt. Please check the contents of your package on arrival and notify us of any damaged or defective merchandise by calling 094 903 1435 or emailing orders@horkans.ie. Also, please keep all packaging materials from the shipment.
Easy Returns
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us by calling 094 903 1435 or emailing orders@horkans.ie, and we will provide you with further instructions on where returns should be shipped. If you decide that you simply no longer want the item(s) purchased, you can return them to us for an exchange or refund. This refund amount will exclude delivery charges. Items to be returned or exchanged must be unused and in their original box. Your statutory rights are not affected.
- Why Buy From Us
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We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best experience possible, and strive to make Horkan’s your first choice for the best products, superior customer service and an easy-to-use and secure on-line shopping experience.
- 5-year guarantee on all hardy plants – Horkans Plant Guarantee is our promise to replace any hardy garden plant if it dies within five years.
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