x Heucherella Golden Zebra (Foamy Bells)

x Heucherella ‘Golden Zebra’ (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a showy mound of bright yellow, feathery leaves boldly marked with dark red centers. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising up to 18 in. (45 cm) above the foliage.

x Heucherella 'Golden Zebra' (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a showy mound of bright yellow, feathery leaves boldly marked with dark red centers. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising up to 18 in. (45 cm) above the foliage. A great choice for adding drama to mixed containers, rock gardens, and the front of the border. Noted for its tolerance to heat and humidity, it is evergreen in mild climates.

  • Grows up to 8-18 in. tall (20-45 cm) with a spread of 15 in. (37 cm).
  • Performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in partial shade or shade. Mulch annually.
  • A spectacular addition to beds and borders, woodland gardens, and rock gardens and is ideal 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

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"
– 2'
(20cm
– 60cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 15″ (37cm)
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
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage