Name: Tolmiea 'Cool Gold'
SKU: TOLCOOGOL

Tolmiea ‘Cool Gold’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

(Golden Piggy Back Plant) With foliage of soft, cool, clear gold, 'Cool Gold' is a big improvement over previous clones. No splotching or reversions! It retains its color throughout the season. It's fast growing and makes a wonderful bright spot in the shade garden.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 14″ / 18″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —

Common Name	Gold Piggyback Plant
Family	Saxifragaceae
Genus	Tolmiea
species	menziesii
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP15948
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	--
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green, Lime, Yellow
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Growth Habit	Clumping
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	It has gold leaf color and great vigor.
Landscape Value	Edging, shade borders, mixed beds.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Evergreen
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	12" / 14" / 18"
Soil (Garden)	Fertile and moist.
Water (Garden)	Average
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Winter Color
Comments	Small maroon flowers in 18" spikes in spring add interest. Good house plant.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings.
EC	0.6 – 0.9
pH	5.8 – 6.8
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	8 – 10 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Day Neutral