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
Persistence	Evergreen
US Patent #	PP15948
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	12" / 14" / 18"
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Green, Lime, Yellow
Soil (Garden)	Fertile and moist.
pH	5.8 - 6.8
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Winter Color
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	It has gold leaf color and great vigor.
Landscape Value	Edging, shade borders, mixed beds.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 6 weeks
Comments	Small maroon flowers in 18" spikes in spring add interest. Good house plant.
Grower Notes	--