Xela's Garden

Tiarella (Foam Flower) [V]

Genus: Tiarella.

Species: Tiarella wherryi.

Planted May'13 Vistabile Utility border
Bought May '13 from Wilkinsons for £

Skill rating Beginner
Ultimate spread 0.5m max.
Ultimate height 0.5m max.
Time to maturity 2-5 years to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care per year

Botanical name: Tiarella wherryi

Other names: Wherry's foam flower

Genus: Tiarella

Species: T. wherryi - T. wherryi is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial. Leaves are 3-lobed, palmate and purple-tinted. From late spring, it produces racemes of small white or pink-tinged flowers,

Tiarella wherryi is: Deciduous

Flower: White in Spring + Summer

Foliage: Purple, Green in Spring + Summer

Habit: Clump-forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Black mondo), Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Albovariegatus' (Lilyturf 'Albovariegatus'), Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' (Black mondo 'Black Beard'), Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo grass), Lunaria annua var albiflora (White-flowered honesty)
[Sorce: ww.shootgardening.co.uk/plant/tiarella-wherryi ]

Herbaceous - rhizomatous perennial
Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Mature Dimensions:
Height - in metres - 20cm
Spread - in metres - 15cm
Preferred Location: Full Shade - preferred or partial shade - doesn't like excessive winter wet
Soil Conditions: Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich and cool if possible
Flowers May - Aug
Pests & Diseases - slugs and possibly vine weevil
Place of Origin - Appalachians
[Source: http://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=4160&fromplants=pl_id%3D4158 ]

Scientific family:Saxifragaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennial
Lifecycle:Deciduous
Garden style:Cottage/informal or town/courtyard
Position:Border, underplanting or ground cover
Soil:Clay, loam or chalk
pH:Acid, alkaline or neutral
Aspect:North, east or west
Exposure:Sheltered
Shape:Mat forming
Maintenance:Little or no maintenance
Time to maturity:2-5 years
Awards:AGM
A delightful groundcover plant for shady areas, Tiarella wherryi forms mats of maple-shaped mid green leaves, with short spikes bearing clusters of tiny pinkish-white flowers in summer. They look best planted in groups, and are the ideal solution for brightening up a shady spot.

Accessibility description:
Its flowers are white or pink spikes. Its leaves are palmate/maple-like and green - medium. Tiarella can mature to a size of 50cm in height and 50cm in spread after around 2-5 years. It is in category h4 (-10c) and is most accustomed to well drained or moist well drained soil. Prefers partial shade or shade.
[Source: http://www.plantify.co.uk/Tiarella-wherryi/plant-7440 ]

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