About
This compact perennial forming a clump of maple-like, palmately-lobed yellow-green leaves, the main veins flushed with maroon, most intensely in spring. Summer leaves are more lime-green throughout. Small whitish flowers are borne on stems to 50cm tall 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. If the soil is moist, a sunnier position may be tolerated. To prevent the rhizomes rising to the surface, mulch annually and divide every few years
PruningRemove dead leaves and deadhead
PropagationPropagate by division; this genus need to be divided regularly. 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