About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to 25cm high in flower, forming a mound of deeply lobed green leaves with scalloped edges and bronze-purple veins. Small, starry pale pink flowers open from deep pink buds, held on upright stems above the foliage in spring.
About the genus
Tiarella are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials forming a clump of rounded, more or less palmately lobed leaves, with very small, star-shaped flowers in terminal panicles or racemes on erect stems
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationIdeally grow in cool, moist, humus-rich soil, in partial or full shade, but can tolerate a range of soils. Protect from drought and excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free