


Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’ — Variegated evergreen ivy
The Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’, or golden heart ivy, reinvents classic ivy with spectacular variegated foliage. Its dark green leaves edged with a bright golden yellow heart bring contrast, brilliance, and elegance to your urban walls, balconies, and pergolas.
Evergreen, vigorous, and undemanding, it provides dense green coverage all year. Naturally climbing thanks to its hooks, it quickly establishes on any support and stands out as a durable and decorative ornamental plant.
Exposure & placement
The ‘Goldheart’ ivy adapts to almost all light conditions. Its variegated foliage reveals its best shades under soft sun or partial shade.
- Exposure: sun, partial shade, or shade (brighter color in moderate sun).
- Location: walls, pergolas, fences, facades, balconies, or planters.
- Cultivation: in pots, in the ground, or as ground cover.
- Adult height: 5 to 10 m depending on support and conditions.
Verdeia tip: install it on a trellis or railing for a bright and evergreen green wall all year round.
Decorative interest & benefits
With its unique bicolor foliage, the Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’ is both classic and original. It brightens dark spaces and adds a touch of natural sophistication to your outdoor area.
- Foliage: dark green variegated with a golden yellow center.
- Evergreen: remains decorative all year round.
- Growth: fast, ideal for quickly covering surfaces.
- Versatility: can climb, cover ground, or be hung.
- Ecological benefit: shelter and refuge for birds and insects.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: moderate, more frequent in pots or during dry periods.
- Soil: tolerant, prefers cool and well-drained soils.
- Hardiness: excellent, down to –20 °C.
- Maintenance: easy, a light pruning is enough to control its vigor.
- Resistance: withstands pollution, wind, and relative drought.
Regularly prune overly vigorous stems to thicken the plant and highlight its golden shades.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The ‘Goldheart’ ivy pairs perfectly with deep green tones or light blooms to create a harmonious contrast. It adapts to classic, contemporary, or natural settings.
- To pair with: ferns, white hydrangeas, star jasmines, or colorful heucheras.
- Ideal ambiance: bright wall, flowered facade, or shaded terrace.
- Ideal pot: neutral ceramic pot, stone gray or terracotta to enhance its golden foliage.
Combine it with other evergreen plants for a multicolored and lively green wall all year round.
Verdeia Tips
- Place it in gentle sunlight to fully reveal its golden hues.
- Water moderately: ivy does not like excess stagnant water.
- Light pruning in spring or autumn to control its growth.
- Easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and demanding urban spaces.
With its bright and evergreen foliage, Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’ brings a touch of warmth and natural elegance to your urban jungle.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Hedera helix ‘Goldheart’
- Common name: Goldheart ivy / evergreen variegated ivy
- Type: Evergreen climbing plant
- Pot size: Ø15 cm
- Approximate height: 65 cm
- Maximum adult size: 5 to 10 m
- Foliage: dark green variegated with golden yellow
- Exposure: sun, partial shade or shade
- Watering: moderate
- Hardiness: down to –20 °C
- Care: easy, regular maintenance pruning
- Special feature: decorative and evergreen variegated foliage
- Use: walls, facades, pergolas, terraces, balconies
- Toxicity: slightly toxic if ingested (leaves and berries)
- Decorative style: Natural / Elegant / Bright urban jungle
Each 'Goldheart' ivy is unique: the golden shades may vary depending on the light and the season.
Our Verdeia commitments
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Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

