Overview
_ Heucherella tiarelloides is a perennial in the genus Heucherella, part of the Saxifragaceae family. _ Heucherella tiarelloides grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained and humus-rich soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, borders and rock gardens. It is native to Norway.
About
_ Heucherella tiarelloides is a perennial in the Saxifragaceae that performs well as a shade-tolerant ground cover. It favours partial shade to full shade and consistently moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Rated H5 (hardy), it is suitable for most UK gardens and flowers from May to July.
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About the genus
× Heucherella is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the family Saxifragaceae. A hybrid of garden origin, it is the result of a cross between two distinct genera, Heuchera and Tiarella, and shows similarities to both parents. This type of intergeneric hybrid is quite rare, and is indicated by a multiplication symbol before the name.
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In the garden
_ Heucherella tiarelloides is a perennial from Norway in the saxifrage family, grown chiefly as a ground cover and for use in borders and rock gardens. Its natural preference for shady positions makes it a good choice for planting beneath trees or along the cooler side of walls where full sun is absent. Plant into a site that supplies partial shade to full shade and a soil that is humus-rich, moist but well drained; neutral to slightly acidic conditions suit it best. Give plants room to spread at establishment and retain an even level of moisture during dry spells; avoid prolonged waterlogging. The H5 hardiness rating indicates it is hardy through most of the UK climate when sited out of exposed, drying winds. Where space is limited, use _ Heucherella tiarelloides as a close-knit ground cover or mixed at the front of shady borders and among stones in a rock garden. Its seasonal interest includes a defined flowering period in late spring to mid summer, with blooms appearing from May to July.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heucherella
- Sunlight
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, humus-rich
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
_ Heucherella tiarelloides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- ground cover, borders, rock gardens
- Native to
- Norway
Care notes
Pruning and caring for _ Heucherella tiarelloides
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered position with moist, well-drained soil; avoid direct hot sun
- Pruning
- Remove old leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth
- Propagation
- division, seed
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow _ Heucherella tiarelloides?
Prefers sheltered position with moist, well-drained soil; avoid direct hot sun.
Where is the best place to plant _ Heucherella tiarelloides?
_ Heucherella tiarelloides prefers partial shade and shade.
What soil does _ Heucherella tiarelloides need?
_ Heucherella tiarelloides grows best in well-drained and humus-rich soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune _ Heucherella tiarelloides?
Remove old leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
Is _ Heucherella tiarelloides hardy in the UK?
_ Heucherella tiarelloides has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate _ Heucherella tiarelloides?
Division, seed.
More in the Heucherella genus
- _ Heucherella 'Bridget Bloom'
- _ Heucherella alba
- x Heucherella 'Heart of Darkness'
- x Heucherella 'Mojito'
- x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie'
