
Foamy Bells 'Solar Eclipse'
x Heucherella Solar Eclipse Southern Living
Discover the stunning foliage of Foamy Bells 'Solar Eclipse', an exceptional perennial for adding drama and texture to your shade garden.
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About this plant
Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse' is a captivating perennial boasting an extraordinary display of color and texture. Its unique, deeply lobed leaves are a rich reddish-brown, dramatically edged in a contrasting chartreuse green, creating a striking visual that resembles a solar eclipse. This vigorous and adaptable cultivar, part of the Southern Living Plant Collection, forms a neat mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or containers. Its vibrant foliage provides season-long interest, remaining attractive from spring through autumn. Ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated color to shaded areas, 'Solar Eclipse' pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants, brightening dimly lit garden spaces with its radiant presence.
Care & maintenance
Foamy Bells 'Solar Eclipse' is relatively low-maintenance. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and a rich, well-draining soil. Remove spent flower stalks to encourage more foliage growth. Generally pest and disease resistant.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 10-18 inches
- Mature width
- 18-24 inches
- Sun
- Part Shade to Full Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Moderate