Hedera helix ‘Goldstern’
Synonym: Hedera helix ‘Goldstern’ (v)
Description:
Selected in 1978 by Brother Ingobert Heieck at Neuburg Monastery, Germany, Hedera helix ‘Goldstern’ originated as a striking variegated sport of ‘Star’. This distinctive bird’s-foot ivy produces elegant, star-shaped leaves with five pointed lobes, combining vivid golden-yellow to chartreuse markings with a rich green centre. Its bright foliage and unusual leaf pattern make it a standout cultivar for collectors.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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