Sulphur Heart hedera

Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'

Araliaceae

RHS AGM 1993

Sulphur Heart hedera
Drought tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Climbing
Bloom season
Autumn

Garden uses

ContainerGround coverPollinator gardenShade gardenWinter interest

Attracts

BeesBirds

Notes

'Sulphur Heart' hedera (Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart') is an evergreen climber for ground cover, containers, shade gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet soil. It grows at a rapid rate, so give it room to spread. It blooms from early to late autumn, and bees and birds visit it.

Pairs well with Lady fern, Autumn fern, and Aureola Japanese forest grass.