About
A clump-forming, semi-trailing evergreen herbaceous perennial with deeply lobed, soft blue-green leaves, frosted with silver and darker red veins. Slender stems bear open panicles of tiny, bell-shaped, white flowers from late spring into summer. Ideal for ground cover or for cascading over pots and containers.
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, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil, in partial or full shade
PruningNo pruning required, but old leaves and flower stems may be removed to improve appearance
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free