About

Displays scalloped foliage developing to a rich burgundy-brown with a slim, lime green to golden border as it matures. Sprays of small white flowers are produced in late 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

SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6

Plant details

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

CultivationPerforms best in a reasonably fertile, moist but well drained soil in partial shade. Benefits from an organic mulch.
PruningRemove faded flowers or any dead leaves to tidy plants.
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free