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Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry' (Foam flower 'Running Tapestry')
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'
Other names
Foam flower 'Running Tapestry', Coolwort 'Running Tapestry', False mitrewort 'Running Tapestry', White coolwort 'Running Tapestry', Heartleaf foam flower 'Running Tapestry', Heartleaf foamflower 'Running Tapestry', Creeping foamflower 'Running Tapestry'
Genus
Tiarella Tiarella
Variety or Cultivar
'Running Tapestry' _ 'Running Tapestry' is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing rosettes of heart-shaped, shallowly lobed, bright green leaves with maroon-marked veins and dense, upright racemes of fluffy, white flowers from late spring into summer.
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Vine weevil , Slugs Vine weevil , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry' (Foam flower 'Running Tapestry') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers cool, moist, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Do not allow to dry out but protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'
Other names
Foam flower 'Running Tapestry', Coolwort 'Running Tapestry', False mitrewort 'Running Tapestry', White coolwort 'Running Tapestry', Heartleaf foam flower 'Running Tapestry', Heartleaf foamflower 'Running Tapestry', Creeping foamflower 'Running Tapestry'
Genus
Tiarella Tiarella
Variety or Cultivar
'Running Tapestry' _ 'Running Tapestry' is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing rosettes of heart-shaped, shallowly lobed, bright green leaves with maroon-marked veins and dense, upright racemes of fluffy, white flowers from late spring into summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Spring; Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry' (Foam flower 'Running Tapestry') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers cool, moist, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Do not allow to dry out but protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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