Get a sweet taste of fall in spring with ‘Pumpkin Spice’! Bronze red leaves emerge in late spring and hold its color well into early summer. Each 4” lobed leaf has deep mahogany centers that follow the veins of the leaf. Dark red stems hold cream flowers that appear in early summer. For best foliage color and performance, plant in an area with filtered sun or afternoon shade.
‘Pumpkin Spice’ is a H. villosa hybrid which means that it is naturally more heat and humidity tolerant and also has greater vigor than Heucherellas without such parentage. It forms a very dense mound of interesting foliage that is evergreen in most climates.
Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella. From Heuchera they gain the many different foliage colors and textures, while Tiarella add deeper leaf lobes and serration, as well as their signature central leaf blotching. Heucherella are sterile hybrids, and so typically have longer bloom seasons than either of their parents.
20ct Plug Tray |
72ct Plug Tray |
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-22.0 Inches
Scape Height:
16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Red shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Edging Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Heucherellas perform beautifully in flower borders and in containers. A better performer in the north than in the south, their life span tends to increase as the average temperature is lowered. These perennials grow most vigorously and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.
Heucherellas are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucherellas acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6 - 8 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late summer to early fall
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
10 - 12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5- 6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Heucherellas are light to moderate feeders requiring nitrate levels of 50-100 ppm under a constant liquid fertilizer program. Alternatively, a controlled release fertilizer at a rate equivalent to one pound of nitrogen per yard of growing media may be used.
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
Mealybugs, root weevils, fungus gnat larvae (in greenhouse), foliar nematode, four lined plant bug.
Botrytis blight, leaf spots (Colletotrichum and others), powder mildews, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot (Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas), stem rot, leaf and stem smut, leafy gall (Corynebacterium), root rots, rust, sunburn(purple foliage cultivars).
Potting & Timing:
Root Trimming: Trim if necessary.
Cooler temperatures will increase the time to flower but will improve the overall quality.
Moisture:
For potting soil use commercial planting media. Heucherellas prefer average moisture levels. They do not tolerate overly wet or overly dry conditions. Under high light intensities, marginal leaf burn may occur if the plants become water-stressed. Do not allow to dry out between waterings.
Planting Level:
At crown level.
PGRs/Pinching:
Remove flowers until plant reaches desired size. No PGRs are nessesary if plants are grown under proper conditions and spacing.
Lighting:
Provide 30 - 50% shade in the north and 50 - 70% shade in the south.
Grower Tips:
Varieties that have attractive flowers should be planted in late summer for the best spring floral display. If planted in spring, flowers should be removed until plants have reached the desired size.
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-22.0 Inches
Scape Height:
16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Red shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Edging Attractive Foliage
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Heucherellas perform beautifully in flower borders and in containers. A better performer in the north than in the south, their life span tends to increase as the average temperature is lowered. These perennials grow most vigorously and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.
Heucherellas are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucherellas acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
6 - 8 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late summer to early fall
Late winter to late spring
Finish:
10 - 12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
65-68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5- 6.2
EC (What is EC?):
2.0-3.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Heucherellas are light to moderate feeders requiring nitrate levels of 50-100 ppm under a constant liquid fertilizer program. Alternatively, a controlled release fertilizer at a rate equivalent to one pound of nitrogen per yard of growing media may be used.
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
Mealybugs, root weevils, fungus gnat larvae (in greenhouse), foliar nematode, four lined plant bug.
Botrytis blight, leaf spots (Colletotrichum and others), powder mildews, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot (Pseudomonas, Xanthomonas), stem rot, leaf and stem smut, leafy gall (Corynebacterium), root rots, rust, sunburn(purple foliage cultivars).
Potting & Timing:
Root Trimming: Trim if necessary.
Cooler temperatures will increase the time to flower but will improve the overall quality.
Moisture:
For potting soil use commercial planting media. Heucherellas prefer average moisture levels. They do not tolerate overly wet or overly dry conditions. Under high light intensities, marginal leaf burn may occur if the plants become water-stressed. Do not allow to dry out between waterings.
Planting Level:
At crown level.
PGRs/Pinching:
Remove flowers until plant reaches desired size. No PGRs are nessesary if plants are grown under proper conditions and spacing.
Lighting:
Provide 30 - 50% shade in the north and 50 - 70% shade in the south.
Grower Tips:
Varieties that have attractive flowers should be planted in late summer for the best spring floral display. If planted in spring, flowers should be removed until plants have reached the desired size.
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