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Garden Diary
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Tiarella ‘Mint Chocolate’
Foamflower |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.516.500
Foamflowers are close cousins to the Coral-bells, with similar sprays of flowers over a low clump of foliage. This selection has maple-shaped green leaves with a spidery chocolate-black marking in the centre. Delicate spikes of soft-pink flowers appear in late spring. An excellent choice for edging in the shade garden. Winter foliage colour is rich bronzy-purple. USPP#11379: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Tiarella ‘Mint Chocolate’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Purple Black
Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Massed
Woodland
Height
20-40 cm
8-16 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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