x Heucherella Honey Rose (Foamy Bells)
x Heucherella ‘Honey Rose’ (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a showy mound of deeply incised, lobed, warm coral-rose to sable-colored leaves highlighted with intricate darker patterns. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising just above the foliage. Compact and neat growing, this is a great choice for adding drama to mixed containers, rock gardens, and the front of the border. Evergreen in mild climates.
x Heucherella 'Honey Rose' (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a showy mound of deeply incised, lobed, warm coral-rose to sable-colored leaves highlighted with intricate darker patterns. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising just above the foliage. Compact and neat growing, this is a great choice for adding drama to mixed containers, rock gardens, and the front of the border. Evergreen in mild climates.
- Grows up to 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm) with a spread of 12 in. (30 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 |
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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 | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
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, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |