About
A compact perennial forming a clump of maple-like, palmately lobed silvery green leaves, the main veins flushed with dark bronze-purple; small pink flowers are borne on stems to 50cm in height in spring and early 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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
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, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil; sun or partial shade is best but shade is tolerated
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn or separate plantlets from rooted stolons in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free