Go Back Foamy Bells Sweet Tea

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Heucherella x 'Sweet Tea'

    Plant Type: Perennials

    '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.

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    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    18-24

    Good Companions

    Pulmonaria 'Majeste', Heuchera

    Plant Height

    18-24

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Edging, Evergreen

    Bloom Time

    Spring, early summer

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Part to full shade

    Growth Rate

    Slow

    Seasonal Interests

    Attractive foliage all season long!