Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' PP21296 COPF

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Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' PP21296 COPF

Summer color.

Spring color

Common Name: Foamy Bells

Like the first Heucherella villosa hybrid called ‘Alabama Sunrise’, this new Heucherella shares the same villosa bloodlines. This is so important, especially for those in climates with hot, humid summers, because the plants hold up tremendously under such weather.

‘Sweet Tea’ forms a clump of large, dissected foliage in a very unique shade of orange. The spring foliage is a delicious shade of apricot orange with a burgundy center blotch, and as the weather warms up the foliage darkens in color. Coppery orange, russet, and cinnamon tones dominate in summer.

Though small white flowers appear in late spring, this plant is really grown for its unique foliage color. The special orange coloration of ‘Sweet Tea’ makes it a wonderful plant to complement the entryway of brick houses or containers on brick patios.

Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella. The villosa species is more heat and drought tolerant, making this an ideal selection for regions with hot, steamy summers.

Height:

20.0 Inches

Spread:

28.0 Inches

Scape Height:

27.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Orange Shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Edging

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Heucherellas perform beautifully in flower borders and in containers. A better performer in the north than in the south, their life span tends to increase as the average temperature is lowered. These perennials grow most vigorously and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.

Heucherellas are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucherellas acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.

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