--- product_id: 70679685 title: "Gold Child English Ivy - Hardy Groundcover/House Plant - Sun or Shade - 4\" Pot" brand: "hirt's gardens" price: "VT6154" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Hirt's Gardens" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70679685-gold-child-english-ivy-hardy-groundcover-house-plant-sun-shade store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Sun or shade tolerant Hardy zones 5-8 Deer resistant Gold Child English Ivy - Hardy Groundcover/House Plant - Sun or Shade - 4" Pot **Brand:** hirt's gardens **Price:** VT6154 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your green space with Gold Child Ivy β€” where resilience meets radiant style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gold Child English Ivy - Hardy Groundcover/House Plant - Sun or Shade - 4" Pot by hirt's gardens - **How much does it cost?** VT6154 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70679685-gold-child-english-ivy-hardy-groundcover-house-plant-sun-shade) ## Best For - hirt's gardens enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hirt's gardens brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Hardy in Zones 5-8:** Built to survive and flourish across a wide range of climates, no fuss required. - β€’ **Deer-Resistant Foliage:** Keeps your garden pristine with natural protection against deer nibbling. - β€’ **Versatile Sun or Shade Growth:** Thrives effortlessly from bright sun to cozy shade, perfect for any spot. - β€’ **Lush Variegated Gold-Green Leaves:** Eye-catching foliage that brightens shady corners and adds instant curb appeal. - β€’ **Low Maintenance Groundcover & Climber:** Rapidly covers bald spots or climbs walls, reducing erosion and cooling your space naturally. ## Overview The Gold Child English Ivy (Hedera helix 'Gold Child') is a hardy, low-maintenance groundcover and climbing vine ideal for zones 5-8. It thrives in both sun and shade, features striking gold-green variegated leaves that brighten any garden or indoor space, and offers natural deer resistance. Perfect for erosion control, covering bald spots, or adding lush greenery to walls and containers, this resilient ivy also helps improve air quality and reduce cooling costs. ## Description English ivies are primarily sought as a trailing ground cover lawn alternative that quickly creeps to cover areas (especially beneath large trees, to cover bald spots where grass won’t grow) with a maintenance-free carpet of beautiful foliage. They are also popular as a climbing vine (the roots attach to most surfaces: buildings, fences, trellises, walls, ...) and for topiaries. Often used to brighten shady areas, English ivies are sometimes grown as a climbing ornamental plant to cover buildings and reduce cooling costs. They are tolerant of drought and perform best when the soil dries out between waterings. Ideal for slopes, northern exposures and erosion control. Infrequent foot traffic is tolerated, and they are tolerant of salt. Hedera helix 'Gold Child' English Ivy. Hedera helix, or English Ivy, β€˜Gold Child’ has variegated leaves with a lobed, ivy shape and heart-shaped base. The leaf color is gray-green with irregular, wide, gold-green margins. The variegation turns creamy white in hot weather. As plants grow, they develop bushier, more mature growth and develop sharper, triangular leaves with no lobes. English ivy is grown primarily for its lush foliage, which forms a cool, green cover on walls or ground. Wonderful in containers or baskets, or draping over walls, 'Gold Child' is a unique ivy that complements other plantings. English Ivy Growing and Maintenance Tips: Vigorous and easy to grow, Gold Child ivy can tolerate full sun to shade, though partial shade is recommended in hot climates, and prefers fertile soil with good drainage. Height: 2-4 Inches. Spread: 24-36 Inches. Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9. Review: Beautiful, resilient plant! - This plant is beautiful and I would call it resilient as well. It was very well wrapped so that the soil would not fall out of it no matter what position my kids turned the box at home. Also, I forgot to open the box for two days and the plant still looked beautiful once I unwrapped it. The pictures above were taken probably three days after it arrived and the day after I took it out of the box. They look healthy and full. I put them on my windowsill for direct light and will continue reading on how to best care for these ivys so that they flourish, since I originally bought the plant after reading that they are great at purifying air quality in your home. Will definitely buy it again. I will update this review if needed. Review: Arrived in excellent condition. - Small but lovely. I have in a pot for indoor use. ## Features - Hardy in zones 5-8. Deer resistant - Grows in sun or shade - Proper name: Hedera helix 'Gold Child' - Easy to grow - Garden & Patio ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01AAWQURY | | Best Sellers Rank | #173,556 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #545 in Tree Plants & Seeds | | Brand | Hirt's Gardens | | Color | Gold | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (398) | | Item Weight | 4.1 pounds | | Manufacturer | Hirt's Gardens | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 12 inches | | Soil Type | Sandy Soil | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | UPC | 612068961638 | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Hirt's Gardens - **Color:** Gold - **Item Weight:** 4.1 Pounds - **Moisture Needs:** Moderate Watering - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Soil Type:** Sandy Soil - **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun - **UPC:** 612068961638 - **USDA Hardiness Zone:** 5 - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Gold Child English Ivy - Hardy Groundcover/House Plant - Sun or Shade - 4" Pot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ca+qGiXSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, resilient plant! *by A***A on November 17, 2023* This plant is beautiful and I would call it resilient as well. It was very well wrapped so that the soil would not fall out of it no matter what position my kids turned the box at home. Also, I forgot to open the box for two days and the plant still looked beautiful once I unwrapped it. The pictures above were taken probably three days after it arrived and the day after I took it out of the box. They look healthy and full. I put them on my windowsill for direct light and will continue reading on how to best care for these ivys so that they flourish, since I originally bought the plant after reading that they are great at purifying air quality in your home. Will definitely buy it again. I will update this review if needed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived in excellent condition. *by S***H on November 15, 2025* Small but lovely. I have in a pot for indoor use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a good indoor plant *by M***E on March 8, 2019* It’s very hard to keep any type of ivy alive inside. This of course was no different if you’re going to keep this inside I would recommend lots of sunlight in a south facing window or a grow light. It looked very good and healthy when it first came in. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70679685-gold-child-english-ivy-hardy-groundcover-house-plant-sun-shade](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70679685-gold-child-english-ivy-hardy-groundcover-house-plant-sun-shade) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*