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'Cracked Ice' Heucherella

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$19.99
  • Blue and green tones leaves with dramatic veining in Summer
  • Matures to 15" wide by 7" tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 9
  • Plant in partial shade to shade
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Description

Dusky and mysterious, the 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella may just be the perennial that you didn't know you needed. Like a fractured ice block, this Foamy Bell has layers of intricate coloration and markings that are unlike almost any other plant you might find in your landscape. An unusual hint of blue-green hides under the dark veining and the maple-like leaves are frosted in shades of silvery-pink in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.

The 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella forms a compact mound about 7” tall and 15” wide with short spikes of white flowers in spring and summer which are the perfect contrast to its dark foliage.

If you needed another reason to pick one up today, the 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella is disease and pest resistant, with impressive heat tolerance. Plant this beauty to see it return even better, year after year.

'Cracked Ice' Heucherella Care

This plant will thrive in USDA Zones 4-9

Plant in Part Shade to Shade for best results. (We tend to recommend more on the part shade unless you are in cooler zones Ex: 4-6)

Water 3-4 times per week during the first growing season. In the second growing season, provide supplementary water in times of extreme heat and drought.

The 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella prefers garden soil with good drainage for best results.

Perennials rarely need supplemental fertilizer, however, 3-4 inches of compost around the plant yearly provides nutrients to keep the plant happy and healthy.

Perennial Care Guide

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

How Far Apart Should You Plant Foamy Bells Heucherella Plants?

For a solid mass planting space, your Heucherellas are 6-10 inches apart while sticking to 14 inches or more for individual plants. The Foliage of most cultivars reach 8-12 inches in height and spread 1-2 feet in width.

  • Scientific Name
    X Heucherella 'Cracked Ice' PP24690
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Dwarf, Flowering, Sun Loving, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
  • Feature Color
    White
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Groundcover
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 6-9
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Southern Living Plant Collection

'Cracked Ice' Heucherella

$19.99

Dusky and mysterious, the 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella may just be the perennial that you didn't know you needed. Like a fractured ice block, this Foamy Bell has layers of intricate coloration and markings that are unlike almost any other plant you might find in your landscape. An unusual hint of blue-green hides under the dark veining and the maple-like leaves are frosted in shades of silvery-pink in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.

The 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella forms a compact mound about 7” tall and 15” wide with short spikes of white flowers in spring and summer which are the perfect contrast to its dark foliage.

If you needed another reason to pick one up today, the 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella is disease and pest resistant, with impressive heat tolerance. Plant this beauty to see it return even better, year after year.

'Cracked Ice' Heucherella Care

This plant will thrive in USDA Zones 4-9

Plant in Part Shade to Shade for best results. (We tend to recommend more on the part shade unless you are in cooler zones Ex: 4-6)

Water 3-4 times per week during the first growing season. In the second growing season, provide supplementary water in times of extreme heat and drought.

The 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella prefers garden soil with good drainage for best results.

Perennials rarely need supplemental fertilizer, however, 3-4 inches of compost around the plant yearly provides nutrients to keep the plant happy and healthy.

Perennial Care Guide

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
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