How do you care for Tiarella sugar and spice?
This is a brilliant plant for covering moist spots beneath trees, and edging paths in shady parts of the garden. Garden care: Tiarella thrives best in cool, moist, humus-rich soil and prefers partial to full shade, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. You should not need to cut back your Tiarella plant. However, deadheading in the autumn can help to encourage new flower growth. As a fully hardy perennial, Tiarella does not need cutting back to survive the cold weather.Dividing: Clump-forming types can be divided every 3–4 years in early spring. Runners may be trimmed or transplanted as needed. Pests & Diseases: Tiarella is largely pest-free but may be affected by slugs or mildew in overly damp or poorly ventilated conditions.
What grows well with Tiarella?
Mix with other shade-loving plants: Tiarella pairs well with other shade-loving plants like ferns, hostas, and heucheras. Mix and match different varieties to create a stunning display of foliage and flowers. Use as a ground cover: Tiarella spreads quickly, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. Tiarella cordifolia, commonly called foamflower, is clump-forming perennial which spreads rapidly by runners (stolons) to form dense, 1-2′ wide clumps of foliage.Foamflower is not aggressive but it will form a nice groundcover in time. Tiarella cordifolia requires a rich soil that is well-drained, with consistent moisture. Lite shade or dappled light is best. It looks great massed along a border, and also combines well with other shade-loving plants.
Will Tiarella spread?
Tiarella stolons can be quite long and allow the plant to spread throughout woodland gardens as a ground cover. Foam flowers can either be clumpers or wide spreaders. Heuchera which have lots of colour with a maple shaped leaf, which can be ruffled, with veining etc. The flowers have many bell shaped flowers on tall/short stems. Tiarella have lobed or heart shaped foliage which are mainly green with maroon barring in the center.Companion Planting: Tiarella pairs beautifully with other shade-loving plants like Hostas, Ferns, Astilbes, and Heucheras.
Where is the best place to plant Tiarella?
Tiarella need cool, moist, humus-rich soil in full shade for best results. This does not mean waterlogged soil which can cause the clumps to rot off but they will tolerate a range of soil types. They are therefore ideal groundcover plants for a shady border or a border beside a stream in shade. Choosing the Right Location: Tiarella thrives in partial to full shade. It’s ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or north-facing garden spots. Avoid planting in areas with full, direct sunlight as this can scorch the leaves and inhibit flowering. Soil Preparation: These plants prefer rich, well-draining soil.Is Tiarella invasive? No, Tiarella is not known as an invasive plant. Tiarella’s roots spread underground, and they are one of few ground cover options that are not invasive.