Tiarella hybrids

Foamflower

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Common Name: 

Foamflower

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Purple White Red Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

30 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Description

Foamflowers are perennials native to North America and east Asia. Their flowers are fluffy spikes.

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Blooming

Inflorescences are borne on narrow, erect stems from spring to summer. Colors can be white or pink.

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Growth

Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial. Needs partial to full shade. Plants clump together and can reach up to 1 1/2 ft. tall. Works best as a groundcover for a woodland garden or shady border. T. cordifolia is fast-spreading.

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in spring or when ripe. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness).

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Pest

Slugs. Tiarella is also susceptible to rust.

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Interesting facts

The leaves have bristly hairs on their surface. Foliage turns shades of reddish copper in fall and winter.

Foamflower (Tiarella hybrids) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Plants don't do well with excessive winter moisture. Tolerant of many soil conditions, but does best in cool, humus-rich soil that is kept moist.

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