x Heucherella Copper Cascade (Foamy Bells)
x Heucherella ‘Copper Cascade’ (Foamy Bells) is a trailing perennial forming a particularly showy foliage mound of rosy copper-gold leaves with a pinkish veil and burgundy veins. In late spring, sprays of creamy white blooms are borne on slender stems rising up to 12 in. (30 cm) above the foliage.
x Heucherella 'Copper Cascade' (Foamy Bells) is a trailing perennial forming a particularly showy foliage mound of rosy copper-gold leaves with a pinkish veil and burgundy veins. In late spring, sprays of creamy white blooms are borne on slender stems rising up to 12 in. (30 cm) above the foliage. Attractive to butterflies, they can be left on the plant or cut for indoor arrangements. A great choice for adding drama to mixed containers and mixed borders. Its trailing habit makes it useful as a ground cover. Evergreen in mild climates.
- Grows up to 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm) with a spread of 32 in. (80 cm).
- Performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in partial shade or shade. Mulch annually.
- A spectacular addition to beds and borders, and woodland gardens, and is ideal as a groundcover, as an edger along paths, or in containers. Fabulous when planted in groups!
- Remove stems of faded flowers and dead leaves.
- Keep an eye out for vine weevils and rust diseases.
- Propagate by division in autumn.
- Divide every few years.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Heucherella – Foamy Bells |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30″ (75cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |