Persian Ivy 'Sulphur Heart' (Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'): Giant Gold-Variegated Leaves

'Sulphur Heart' (also called 'Paddy's Pride') is a magnificent cultivar of Persian ivy (bullock's heart ivy) with enormous, leathery leaves splashed with central gold variegation. It is a bold, self-clinging vine for shady walls and large-scale ground cover.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Araliaceae
• Genus: Hedera
• Species: colchica
• Cultivar: 'Sulphur Heart' (syn. 'Paddy's Pride')

Features

Leaves are 6–10 inches long, heart-shaped, dark green with a brilliant, irregular central splash of gold. Vigorous climber to 30–50 feet. Evergreen. More cold-hardy than Algerian ivy.

Culture

Part to full shade. Fertile, well-drained soil. Regular moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 6–9. Can be aggressive; provide strong support or space as ground cover.

Uses

Large shady walls, fences, ground cover under trees, woodland gardens. Dramatic foliage lights up dark spaces.