| Common Name | Foamy bells |
|---|---|
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Heucherella |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22104 |
| EU Grant # | EU32405 ('Golden Zebra') |
| Bloom Time | June, July |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green, Lime, Red, Yellow |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has an extremely cut leaf that is very well-marked. Compared to 'Alabama Sunset' it has a denser, mounding habit and has smaller leaves that are more cut and marked. |
| Landscape Value | Container, contrast, edging in shade or woodland garden, mass planting, mixed planting or under shrubs. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 15" / 18" |
| Soil (Garden) | Prefers well-drained, humus rich soils. |
| Water (Garden) | Average. They like more moisture than the Heuchera. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Winter Color |
| Comments | Small white flowers. Did great in Oklahoma 2011 after a really hot summer. Dallas Arboretum reports that it grows great there. Plant Delights Nursery in N. Carolina reports that it grows superbly there. HGTV sells as Golden Sizzle™. |
Heucherella ‘Gold Zebra’
A star performer in Oklahoma's hottest summer ever. 'Gold Zebra' is a plant with a twist. Bright yellow, feathery leaves are boldly marked with dark-red. A standout in containers or “Front and Center” of the border. Nice bronzing with frost.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 15″ / 18″
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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