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.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
