Heucherella, Foamy Bells 'Sunspot'

× Heucherella

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Velvet/Fuzzy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Cordele, Georgia

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Reading, Massachusetts

Pinconning, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Crossville, Tennessee

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | positive

This is one of the loveliest of the Heucherellas. It's bright gold color really lights up a shady bed. Enjoys a slightly damp enviornmen...Read More

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Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

My plant gets early morning sun and some dappled shade in the evening. Perhaps the early morning light contributes to the striking yello...Read More

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Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | January 2006 | positive

I agree. I have this Heucherella in 2 different areas. The one that is in more shade has a nice lime color than the one that receives dap...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | neutral

I got this plant last year (2005), and found that it needs quite a bit of shade to keep from cooking the leaves. It is also slow to esta...Read More

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