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Tiarella cordifolia (Foam flower)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Tiarella cordifolia

Other names: Coolwort, Foam flower, False mitrewort, White coolwort


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Genus: Tiarella

Species: T. cordifolia - T. cordifolia is an herbaceous perennial with lobed basal leaves and short upright spikes of foamy flowers in late spring and early summer.

Tiarella cordifolia is: Deciduous

Flower: Cream in Summer

Foliage: Green in Summer; Bronze in Autumn

Habit: Clump-forming

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Black mondo), Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Albovariegatus' (Lilyturf 'Albovariegatus'), Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' (Black mondo 'Black Beard')

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: Generally disease free

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Tiarella cordifolia (Foam flower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland

Cultivation: Cool, moist, humus-rich soils are ideal, however it will tolerate most soils. Plant in partial or full shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Comment from Nicola

Tiarella cordifolia (Foam flower) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.

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