Spicy Lime Foamy Bells (Heucherella ‘Spicy Lime’)
Spicy Lime Foamy Bells (Heucherella ‘Spicy Lime’) is a vibrant perennial known for its bright lime-green foliage and bold, mounding habit. Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings, it adds vivid color and dynamic texture to shaded and partially sunny gardens.
Distinctive Features
The deeply lobed, ruffled leaves emerge in a bold, lime-green shade that remains vibrant throughout the season. In late spring to early summer, delicate white flowers bloom on slender spikes, attracting bees and butterflies. Its compact and dense habit ensures consistent texture and lasting garden interest.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Partial sun to full shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
- Water: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9.
Ideal Uses
- Shaded Borders: Brightens dark spaces with vivid, bold color.
- Containers: Perfect for standout displays on patios and entryways.
- Mass Planting: Creates a cohesive, vibrant garden display.
- Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies with seasonal blooms.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture during establishment; reduce watering once mature.
- Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and old foliage to maintain appearance.
- Fertilizing: Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring.
- Winter Care: Mulch in fall for added protection in colder climates.
Why Choose Spicy Lime Foamy Bells?
- Bright Lime-Green Foliage: Provides bold, lasting color and dynamic texture.
- Focal Point Plant: Ideal for standout displays in containers, borders, or mass plantings.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies with seasonal blooms.
- Low Maintenance: Reliable and easy to grow in various settings.
For bold color and refined texture, Spicy Lime Foamy Bells (Heucherella ‘Spicy Lime’) is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, containers, and mass plantings.
To use Spicy Lime Foamy Bells, plant it in partial sun to full shade in well – drained, fertile soil. Water it regularly when it’s getting established, but it becomes drought – tolerant once mature. You can place it in shaded borders to brighten them up, in containers for patios and entryways, or use it for mass planting to create a great garden look. It’s also perfect for pollinator gardens as it attracts bees and butterflies. Maintenance is easy. Keep the soil moist at first, then reduce watering. Remove spent flower stalks and old leaves. Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring. In fall, mulch it for protection in colder areas. This plant is a great choice for adding color and texture to your garden with its bright lime – green foliage and low – maintenance nature.
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