Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’
Blooming Time
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‘Sugar & Spice’ Tiarella is truly one of the best foamflower selections. It is a strong grower with lacy foliage and rich chocolate colored veination that forms a prominent central marking. Rich in texture and shiny green, it is excellent with companions and is versatile and effective both as a ground cover, edging, or accent and blooms during spring with soft pink, sweetly fragrant flowers.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
12"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Rich in texture and shiny green, it blooms during spring with soft pink, sweetly fragrant flowers.
Landscape Value
It is versatile and effective both as a ground cover, edging, or accent.
Care
Watering:
'Sugar & Spice' Foamflower is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Sugar & Spice' Foamflower is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Sugar & Spice' Foamflower is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.