x Heucherella Solar Eclipse (Foamy Bells)
x Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’ (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a vigorous mound of broadly scalloped, rich, reddish brown leaves boldly adorned with lime green edges. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising up to 16 in. (40 cm) above the foliage.
x Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse' (Foamy Bells) is a compact perennial forming a vigorous mound of broadly scalloped, rich, reddish brown leaves boldly adorned with lime green edges. In late spring, sprays of small white flowers are borne on slender stems rising up to 16 in. (40 cm) above the foliage. A great choice for adding drama to mixed containers, rock gardens, and the front of mixed borders. Evergreen in mild climates.
- Grows up to 10-16 in. tall (25-40 cm) with a spread of 16 in. (40 cm).
- Performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sun, 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 | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 16″ (40cm) |
| 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 |