Heucherella Brass Lantern

The Heucherella 'Brass Lantern' is a hardy evergreen perennial with colourful foliage blending olive green and purple orange for a  warm and bright effect. From June to August, pretty small white bell-shaped flowers emerge from its magnificent foliage. It is a recent creation of great ornamental interest.

The Heucherella is one of those plants that prove that the horticulturist, by playing matchmaker, can create arranged marriages that are nonetheless very successful. Indeed, the Heucherella 'Brass Lantern' is the result of hybridization between two well-known saxifrageaceae: the Heuchera and the Foamflower.

'Brass Lantern' is a very interesting cultivar that offers evergreen foliage (except in regions with harsh winters) composed of small lobed leaves whose colour evolves throughout the seasons:  chocolate brown and olive green in winter, it brightens up with  copper and gold in spring. From June to August, it is adorned with charming small white bell-shaped flowers that emerge from the foliage, carried by dark stems. It has a spreading habit and reaches a height of 35 cm (14in) and a width of 40 cm (16in) at maturity.

From its parents, the Heucherella has retained a clear preference for partial shade and the freshness of humus-rich soil, as well as  perfect hardiness, at least down to -15°C, and a strong vigour. Its maintenance is limited and consists of removing faded flowers and withered leaves as they appear. This makes this little wonder a rather  easy-to-grow plant as long as you respect its essential needs.

In the garden, it will easily find its place in a partial shade bed, in colourful woodland settings, or at the base of trees in a family association with Heuchera and Foamflower but also with Ferns or the magnificent Cuscutiformis Saxifrage.