About
A herbaceous perennial, with stems which may trail up to 90cm, large, lobed leaves which form a clump 60cm high and which are chartreuse-green with deep crimson markings, and white flowers in spring and 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, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Hanging basket
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