x Heucherella Plum Cascade (Foamy Bells)

x Heucherella ‘Plum Cascade’ (Foamy Bells) is a trailing perennial forming a showy foliage mound of plum-purple leaves adorned with a slight silver sheen. Sprays of pale pink flowers are on display all summer long for a charming effect.

x Heucherella 'Plum Cascade' (Foamy Bells) is a trailing perennial forming a showy foliage mound of plum-purple leaves adorned with a slight silver sheen. Sprays of pale pink flowers are on display all summer long for a charming effect. 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 vigorous trailing habit makes it useful as a ground cover. Evergreen in mild climates.

  • Grows up to 9-12 in. tall (22-30 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 borderswoodland 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

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 9"
– 1'
(22cm
– 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