Product Description
Hedera colchica 'My Heart' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Persian Ivy
- Height: 12 Inches
- Spread: 12-24 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 5-10
- Sun to Shade - prefers some shade Zone 7-10
- Self-clinging climber up to 50'
- Mature prostrate height 12"
Hedera colchica 'My Heart', also known as Persian ivy, Colchican ivy, or Heart-shaped ivy. It is a cultivar of Hedera colchica, a large evergreen vine or groundcover native to the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia. Hedera colchica 'My Heart' is characterized by its large, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green with a creamy-white margin. The leaves are often 3-5 inches in diameter, and they can be slightly puckered or wavy and leathery.
Hedera colchica 'My Heart' is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of 10-15 feet or more. It is a popular plant for use as a groundcover, a climber, or a container plant. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize lightly in spring or fall.
- Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape.
- Hedera colchica 'My Heart' is a relatively pest and disease-free plant.
- Hedera colchica 'My Heart' is poisonous to humans and animals. The leaves, stems, and berries contain a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
With proper care, Hedera colchica 'My Heart' will thrive for many years and provide you with years of enjoyment.