About
Heuchera × brizoides 'Pearl Drops' is a Heuchera cultivar in the Saxifragaceae family that produces its flowering display in late spring and summer. It bears floral spikes during May to August. The cultivar is used where a seasonal run of flowers is wanted alongside foliage plants.
About the genus
Heuchera is a genus of largely evergreen perennial plants in the family Saxifragaceae. All species are native to North America except for Heuchera sichotensis, native to the Russian Far East. Common names include alumroot and coral bells.
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In the garden
Heuchera × brizoides 'Pearl Drops' belongs to the genus Heuchera in the Saxifragaceae and is grown for its sequence of flowers through the warmer months. Its flowering period runs from May to August, providing a predictable window of interest from late spring into summer. Treat 'Pearl Drops' like other Heuchera cultivars when deciding position: put the flower spikes where they can be seen from paths or seating areas and allow good surface visibility for the blooms. Check the supplier's label for any cultivar-specific requirements; many Heuchera perform best with free-draining soil and room for their crowns, so avoid persistent waterlogging and give plants routine seasonal feeding if desired. Use 'Pearl Drops' in mixed borders, as underplanting beneath taller perennials, or in containers where the flower stalks can rise clear of surrounding foliage. It pairs well with plants that provide contrasting leaf shapes or later summer structure. Expect the flowering display to occur from May to August.
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More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera americanaAmerican alum root
- Heuchera cylindricaroundleaf alum root
- Heuchera cylindrica 'Hyperion'alum root 'Hyperion'
- Heuchera micranthasmall-leaved alum root
- Heuchera sanguineacoral bells
- Heuchera sanguinea 'Bressingham Blaze'Coral Bells