Description:
Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and
Tiarella. Heucherellas grow most vigorously and have the stongest
colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can
also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow.
These are very pretty planted in the shade garden with other shade lovers
such as Hosta, Astilbe and Coral Bells.
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| Common Name: |
Foamy Bells |
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Botanical Name: |
Heucherella (Heuchera x
Tiarella) |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Well-drained soil with a
neutral pH. Amend the soil with good organic matter before planting. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Partial shade is best,
preferably afternoon shade |
| Attributes: |
Good ground cover or edging
plant |
| Pests: |
-- |
| Diseases: |
-- |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Astilbe, Barrenwort,
Bleeding Heart,
Japanese Painted Fern, Hosta,
Jacob's Ladder, Lamium,
Lungwort, Solomon's
Seal |
| Care: |
If the plant looks tattered by early spring,
shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which
will fill in quickly. Propagate by division in either spring or fall.
Fertilize with Plant-tone or a water soluble fertilizer during the growing
season.
Planting Instructions:
Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Heucherella 'Alabama Surprise'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Terra Nova's first
Heucherella introduction that is a H. villosa hybrid! Why is this
significant? The villosa species is more heat and drought
tolerant, making this an ideal selection for regions with hot, steamy
summers. There are plenty of other reasons to fall in love with this new
Heucherella: very large, deeply incised, brilliantly colored leaves and a
vigorous, robust habit. In spring, the leaves are gold with sharply
contrasting red veining. This color remains throughout most of the summer,
then greens up a bit but retains the red veining. In the fall and winter,
the evergreen foliage turns a warm shade of orange-pink. Small white
flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Early Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Mixed; gold/red/orange/pink |
| Height: |
12" (20" scapes) |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Heucherella 'Burnished Bronze'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and
Tiarella. The large, deeply divided leaves of this variety have a glossy,
burnished bronze finish and resemble the leaves of the newer tiarellas.
Starry pink flowers appear on 18 inch tall, branched scapes much like those
of heucheras. They can even repeat bloom! Combine with Heuchera 'Amber
Waves' for a unique earth-tone effect. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Bronze |
| Height: |
10" (18" scapes) |
| Spread: |
15" |
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Heucherella 'Buttered Rum'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Caramel-dipped, deeply-cut maple leaves adorn this aptly named plant from
spring to summer. In fall, the cool weather burnishes the leaves to a lovely
rose red - a perfect complement to fall-planted containers. Grows into a
medium sized mound. |
| Bloom Color: |
Cream |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Caramel |
| Height: |
7" (Scapes to 10") |
| Spread: |
15" |
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Heucherella 'Golden Zebra'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Shocking golden yellow leaves display a heavy smattering of bright red
pigment that nearly covers the entire leaf surface. The two-tone effect
adds color to combo planters or the front of the landscape. Small white
flowers appear in late spring. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Mixed |
| Height: |
10" |
| Spread: |
15" |
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Heucherella 'Kimono'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
'Kimono' produces two different sets of leaves. In the spring, deeply
divided, green leaves in the shape of a kimono appear with maroon-purple
central markings and a crinkly texture. In summer, this foliage is replaced
by a new set of leaves that are larger and more round. Then they take on a
copper-rose color in the fall and winter. Wispy cream-colored flowers
are produced on 18 inch scapes beginning in late spring. There's never a
dull moment with this Heucherella! |
| Bloom Color: |
Creamy White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
9-10" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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Heucherella 'Sweet Tea'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
Undeniably the most intensely colored Heucherella ever! Huge cinnamon
stars are surrounded by the loveliest orange tea colored borders. The
big, palmately cut leaves darken in the summer and lighten up again in the
fall. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Orange Shades |
| Height: |
20" (flowers to 27") |
| Spread: |
28" |
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Heucherella 'Stoplight'
Foamy Bells
zones 4-9
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| Description:
You'll stop in your tracks when you see the new 'Stoplight'! Radiant yellow
leaves have a large, dark red blotch in the center which feathers out
through the veins. The foliage of this selection is larger and more yellow
with a darker blotch than 'Sunspot'. White flowers are produced on 12 inch
tall stalks beginning in late spring. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Yellow |
| Height: |
6" |
| Spread: |
6-10" |
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Helleborus 'Viking Ship'
Lenten Rose
zones 4-9
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| Description:
'Viking Ship' produces two different sets of leaves. The spring foliage is
silvery-green and it provides the perfect backdrop for the 18 inch tall
spires of coral-pink flowers. Since the flowers are sterile, they keep on
blooming well into the season. By summer, the spring foliage is replaced by
larger, silvered, maple-like leaves. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6" |
| Spread: |
12" |
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