'Cutting Edge' Foamflower (Tiarella)
Perennial
- Lovely native perennial for woodland settings.
- Lacy foliage has rich chocolate veins.
- White flowers in spring are very showy.
- Tuck into small spaces or use as a filler plant.
- Zones 4-9, part sun/shade, 10" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 29,745
Common name: Foamflower
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Part sun (4-6 hours sun)-shade (<4 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-10" x 16-18"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Variegated
Season of Interest: Spring-summer
Bloom time: Early spring - early summer
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part to full shade. Exceptional shade tolerance.
Water: Water when soil is dry. Avoid wet soils which can be fatal particularly in winter.
Spacing: 18 - 20 inches
Fertilizing: Low maintenance, but adding organic matter will keep plants healthy.
Winterizing: Semi-evergreen so do not prune for winter
Maintenance & Pruning: Shear old foliage before new growth appears in spring. Remove spent flower heads to improve appearance if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Finally we are getting rain here in VA. The plants look terrific, healthy, and happy!
Great shape upon arrival, planted, ready to keep my Jizo company!
Very happy with the two plants that I ordered. Both arrived in great condition. I recommend Great Garden Plants.
I really look forward to the plants spreading and blooming. It looks like they'll be a perfect fit for the spot. Will likely buy a dozen more, as they arrived perfectly packaged, and in excellent shape. Thank you!
Surprisingly pretty for a low key plant. They took a beating in transit, but are doing well. Looking forward to them maturing.
I was leary of ordering online since I have gotten plants from other online companies that are small and/or almost dead.
The two plants I ordered were a good size and were in great shape because of the good packaging.
The condition and quality of the plants are always outstanding
I ordered three. All three were not very established roots on arrival. I planted and kept water and they seem fine. I feel like sometimes the roots are not established enough on some of the plants. You can still mostly see its the plug with a lot of loose soil. But, for things I can not find else where and sale prices, I still keep giving them my business.
Ordered Cutting Edge Foamflower. Was delivered in a timely manner and in great condition. Planted the next day and it is thriving. Thanks Great Garden Plants!
The plants arrived healthy and in very good condition, ready to plant. The bright foliage brightens up a low light area in the garden and look terrific. Looking forward to the blooms next spring.
Plants are looking healthy after being planted a couple of weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing them flourish next spring/summer.
Arrived healthy and thriving in it's new home.
I will never ever order live plants from anyone else other than Great Garden. So reliable! Healthy plants!
They came packaged really good, and safe from damage. They even protected the soil from coming out of the pot. I cannot wait until they bloom
I purchased 5 of these foamflower plants and they are all doing well. So pretty!
My 1st year planting! Leaf shape are similar to huecheras yet heartier.
Honorine jobert, ruby slippers died.
A very healthy lovely plant!
Plants were shipped quickly and were large and healthy. There were past blooming but in the last few weeks they are reblooming. Very happy with these plants!
The foam flower plants I ordered arrived healthy and one day ahead of schedule. After one month they are beautiful and thriving.
My plants did not make it unfortunately .. can I order some
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Hello! I'm sorry to hear your plants aren't doing well. We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you ever have any issues don't hesitate to reach out to us with pictures at [email protected]. We're happy to help you!
This foam flower has beautiful dark green foliage with dark chocolate veins, great contrast to the Foamy Bells which is a much lighter green. Came very well packaged and full of buds. Can’t wait to plant in my shade garden.
We love pairing foamy bells with foamflower, what a great choice! Feel free to share pictures with us as you incorporate the plants into your garden, we'd love to see the plants in their new home. Thanks for your feedback, Jennifer. Happy gardening!
i planted it in the center of a bird bath and planted dsome of the other flowers, that I ordered from you, around it. Good Housekeeping gave me the idea, after they had a picture of a birdbath full of flowers in their mag.
What a lovely idea, Frances! We're so happy to hear you're loving your new plants, thanks for sharing your feedback with us. Let us know if you ever have any questions, we're here to help. Happy gardening!
Do they need water everyday
A succesful watering schedule depends on the local climate and the individual plants' needs. All plants need more water to help them get established but may tolerate drier soil after a few years.
This is listed in the evergreen section. Is it in fact evergreen? I’m in zone 7. Thanks.
In milder climates, the foamflower is considered an evergreen. Depending on where you are, you would have good luck with it in that capacity. The main thing to remember is to not prune it for winter. Instead, cut off old foliage in spring before new growth appears.
If I plant these in a raised planter bed 2'x8' will they eventually take over the entire bed or can I successfully plant the bed with other plants?
Foamflower is not an aggressive spreader, so makes an excellent choice for creating a mixed planting or flower garden.