x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' — Climbing

Overview

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' is a climbing herbaceous perennial in the genus Heucherella, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.

About

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' is a deciduous, climbing herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. As a cultivar of the x Heucherella genus, it shares the characteristic ovate or rounded foliage and produces airy panicles of small, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is well suited for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and wall side borders.

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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Heucherella

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
Pest resistance: Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
Disease resistance: Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie'?

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' need?

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' hardy in the UK?

x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate x Heucherella alba 'Rosalie'?

Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).

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