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Hedera colchica
'Sulphur Heart'
Sulphur Heart Ivy, Sulphur Heart Paddy's Pride
| Family |
| Araliaceae |
| Genus |
| Hedera |
| Species |
| colchica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Sulphur Heart' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Vine |
| Synonyms |
| Hedera colchica 'Paddy's Pride' |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
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| General Description |
| Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart' is a large, self-clinging, climbing, evergreen vine with broad, variegated leaves. All parts of the plan contains toxins and ingestion of large quantities can cause sever poisoning in both humans and animals. The sap may also be an irritant to some. The berries which are toxic are seldom consumed since they are quite bitter. |
| Landscape |
| Makes a low-maintenance ground cover especially on banks or slopes. Will climb rocks or walls unsupported. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Possible problems include: aphids, vine weevil, scale and leaf spot. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Broadly ovate, variegated: dark green near margins and yellow or yellow-green in the centre, up to 20 cm long. |
| Fruit Description |
| Blueberry-like, deep purple-black, in clusters. |
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