Heuchera DOLCE® Spearmint
DOLCE® Spearmint Coral Bells
DOLCE® Spearmint Coral Bells
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
- Shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- July
- August
- Abundant blooms
- Decorative silvery green foliage
- Resists white-tailed deer
- Attracts butterflies and bees.
- Suitable for shade
The Heuchera 'DOLCE® Spearmint' is a perennial with vibrant and colorful foliage, perfect for adding a touch of brilliance to shady areas of the garden. Its unique foliage, ranging from mint green to golden yellow, offers an evolving spectacle throughout the season. It is appreciated for its easy maintenance and its ability to adapt to different soil types.
Key Features:
- Flowering: Small bell-shaped flowers, clustered on thin stems, usually appearing in late spring or summer.
- Foliage: Rounded and lobed leaves with a slightly velvety texture, offering shades of mint green, golden yellow, and silver highlights.
- Habit: Forms compact and rounded clumps.
- Growth: Moderate.
- Maintenance: Easy.
Growing Information:
- Light: Prefers shade or partial shade.
- Soil Type: Well-drained, humus-rich.
- Watering: Moderate, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring.
- Temperature and Humidity: Tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
- Repotting: Not necessary frequently.
5 Interesting Characteristics:
- Foliage with changing colors.
- Discreet but charming flowering.
- Easy to care for.
- Tolerates shade.
- Attracts butterflies.
Usage:
- In pots, to embellish terraces and balconies.
- In hanging baskets, for a cascade of colors.
- As a border in flowerbeds, to define spaces.
- In rock gardens, for a natural look.
- As a focal point, to attract attention in shady areas.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Compact
- Rounded
Flowering colours:
- Pink
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. Heucheras are somewhat drought tolerant once established.
Maintenance:
- Easy. Can be divided if necessary and cut back in spring or fall. Avoid full sun to maintain vibrant color. Prune after flowering to stimulate foliage.
Soil requirement:
- Well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
Attract:
- Hummingbirds
- Butterflies
Use:
- Shade gardens
- Flower beds
- Borders
Attribute:
- Great ornamental appeal
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