Solar Eclipse Foamy Bells
x Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse'
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 16-18 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 hours |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Palmate (Hand-like lobes) |
| Foliage colour | Red-brown with bright green borders |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hostas, Ferns, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | Nature's Classic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Trim back foliage in spring
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years
Cleanup
Remove damaged leaves in late winter
Notes
A hybrid cross between Heuchera and Tiarella