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Heucherella Solar Eclipse

Heucherella Solar Eclipse is an herbaceous perennial grown for its interestingly coloured foliage which is a dark purple with a lime green edge. Flower spikes emerge above the foliage in summer carrying small, bell-shaped, cream-white flowers as it grows to 25 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Heucherella Solar Eclipse is commonly used for adding colour, used to provide a colour contrast, included in borders or mixed plantings, added to cottage and tropical gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:25 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Heucherella Solar Eclipse care

Heucherella Solar Eclipse is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its crinkled, apple-green foliage and neat, mounding habit. It thrives in partial shade to full shade, though it can tolerate some morning sun, especially in cooler climates. Plant it in well-draining, humus-rich soil, and keep the soil consistently moist but not sodden. Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first year after planting. Mulching will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Heucherella Solar Eclipse requires a light application of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to keep it sustained. Remove spent flower stems and damaged leaves to keep the plant looking tidy.

Heucherella Solar Eclipse uses

Heucherella Solar Eclipse is primarily used for its striking foliage and compact form, making it a versatile and decorative plant in many landscape settings. It is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting beneath trees or larger shrubs, where its ruffled, lime-green leaves brighten darker areas. Its tidy, mounding habit also makes it perfect for edging garden beds, lining pathways, or adding texture and colour contrast in mixed perennial plantings. This cultivar is also well-suited to container gardening, where it can be showcased on patios, decks, or in courtyard gardens. Because of its evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage (depending on the climate), it provides year-round interest. Additionally, Heucherella Solar Eclipse is often used in mass plantings for ground cover in shaded areas and pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving perennials. Its delicate white flower spikes add seasonal charm, attracting pollinators like bees, though its main appeal lies in its ornamental foliage.

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