Tiarella wherryi - P9

Description
The Foam flower (Tiarella wherryi) is a runner-forming, cushion-shaped, winter-green perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, lobed, medium-green leaves. From May to June, it bears light pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Foam flower is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Foam flower are medium green, heart-shaped, lobed.

Spread
North America to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Foam flower has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous, cushion-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn when the plant starts to shrivel up. - If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Tiarella wherryi forms light pink flowers arranged in corymbs from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, woodland border, herbaceous border