Shade Loving plant
Here is a new plant that we are growing in our greenhouse from the Proven Winners series. We have had great success with this in shade gardens. It unique foliage and color is great for adding some texture to any container or garden. We have found that in our Climate, it does well with a little less water than your typical spring or summer plants.
Here is the information from Proven Winner Site below.
| Dolce® Creme Brulee
Common Name:
Coral Bells |
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Allan Armitage, widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost horticulturists, has selected Dolce Crème Brule as one of 4 heucheras having the Best Bronze Leaf Form. Article July 2007 Greehouse Grower.
Features
Brown sugar highlights transform the foliage with cold temperatures
• Best Seller
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Drought Tolerant *
• Pet Friendly
*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Bronze
Height
8-16″ (Short)
Spacing
16-24″
Habit
Mounded
Container Plant Style
Filler – Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination
Patent Information
Dolce® Creme Brulee ’TNHEU041′ US PP16,774; Can. PBR 2563 |
Plant Needs
Duration
Perennial
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer
Hardiness Zone(s)
Perennial in zones 4 – 9
Hardy Temp
-25°F (-32�C)
Exposure
Plant in partial shade or shade
Water Needs
Normal
Maintenance
Easy
Uses
Landscapes and containers
Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and landscapes |
Growing Tips
They begin blooming in early spring. Deadheading won’t keep them blooming longer. However, removing the flower stems once the plant has finished blooming will keep them looking tidier. |
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