About
This clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to around 25cm high, with deeply lobed leaves that open bright yellow-green with dark red veins, and mature to green with a silvery flush. Slender stems bear clusters of tiny, bell-shaped pink flowers from late spring into summer.
About the genus
× Heucherella are hybrids between Heuchera and Tiarella, and are evergreen, clump-forming perennials with ovate or rounded leaves and open panicles of small bell-shaped pink or white flowers over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationThrives in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in dappled or afternoon shade. Mulch annually, and divide every few years to prevent the rhizomes rising to the surface
PruningNo pruning required, but old leaves and flower stems may be removed to improve appearance
PropagationPropagate by division. Lift the plant once in spring growth, taking small vigorous sections from around the edge. Each section should have good roots and 2-3 shoots
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free