About
This compact herbaceous perennial, with leaves which form a clump up to 20cm high and are green with deep red-purple veins, and panicles up to 35cm tall of pale pink flowers in 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 shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-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, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
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 in autumn or spring; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free