| Common Name | Foamy bells |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heucherella |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | EU13668 |
| Bloom Time | June, July |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green, Red |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | 'Kimono' has a very large habit and large well-marked leaves. It has H. americana breeding. Compared to 'Tapestry' it is bigger and more silver green colored. |
| Landscape Value | Mass planting, accent, container, border, mixed beds. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 30" / 20" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers well-drained, humus rich soils. |
| Water (Garden) | Average. They like more moisture than the Heuchera. |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Deep South, Winter Color |
| Comments | Heucherella don't need to be lifted and replanted like many Heuchera. Kimono is one of the largest mounding Heucherella, making it an excellent landscape plant. Long lived. Tony Avent of Plant Delights reports that 'Kimono' thrives in his southern garden. Killer metallic-rose winter color. Winner of the Medaille d'Argent in France in 2003 and an Award of Garden Merit. |
Heucherella ‘Kimono’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Has an indescribable ornamentation of silvers, purples, and greens. The narrow, deeply dissected foliage with a dark chocolate center stripe is topped by summer blooms of creamy white. Tony Avent of Plant Delights was simply blown away with this plant and reports that 'Kimono' thrives in his southern garden. Killer metallic-rose winter color. Winner of the Medaille d'Argent in France in 2003 and an Award of Garden Merit.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 30″ / 20″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
| EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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