Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
foam flower
Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf'
The foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') is a woodland perennial native to North America. It has distinctive, maple-like, lobed leaves that emerge in spring with creamy-white flowers that are very fine and delicate. Blooms from May to June and foliage remains attractive throughout the summer and only requiring minimal maintenance. This plant is shade-loving and does best in moist but well-drained soils. Its evergreen leaves provide a unique texture to the garden and it is often used in shady borders and cottage gardens.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The foam flower can be watered regularly, as often as once a week in warm weather. Water well, saturating the top 6-8" of soil and allowing it to drain. In cooler weather, they may require less frequent watering. Let the top 1" of soil dry out before irrigation. Be careful not to overwater, as too much water can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') prefers partial to full shade, meaning it should receive dappled sunlight (or indirect light) throughout the day. This plant will need at least 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. Direct sunlight should be avoided. It is important to note that while it prefers indirect sunlight, it must get enough light to keep it healthy and flowering. Without enough light, it may become spindly and may even stop blooming.
pruning
Foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf') should be pruned in late winter or early spring. It is best to wait until the new shoots start to emerge at the base of the plant before pruning. It is generally not necessary to prune foam flowers heavily; light pruning can be used to even out the plant's overall shape or to remove any dead or damaged stems. Bloom-bearing stems should be pruned away immediately after they fade. Cut stems back to the base of the plant and any long, wayward stems should also be removed. To maintain a full shape, only about 1-third of the total stems should be pruned at 1 time.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Tiarella cordifolia 'Oakleaf' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
