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Herbaceous Perennial

× Heucherella 'Brass Lantern'PBR

heucherella 'Brass Lantern'

A perennial to 60cm in height. The lobed leaves are tinted gold-bronze with dark red veining from spring to autumn, turning olive-green to brown in winter. Panicles of small, bell-shaped white flowers are held above the foliage on deep-red stems from spring to summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red White Bronze Red Gold
Summer Red White Bronze Red Gold
Autumn Bronze Red Gold
Winter Brown Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Saxifragaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

x Heucherella are hybrids between Heuchera and Tiarella, and are evergreen, clump-forming perennials with ovate or rounded leaves and open panicles of small bell-shaped pink or white flowers over a long period

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in a semi-shaded position

Propagation

Divide every 3-4 years. Separate plantlets from rooted stolons in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Garden edging
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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