Species foam flower
light-pink flowers with pale-pink buds, lime-green leaves and lime-olive stems

foam flower

Tiarella 'Cygnet'

The foam flower (Tiarella 'Cygnet') is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that is native to North America. It has an upright, graceful habit with dark green leaves that are thickly marked with silver-white veins. In spring and early summer, graceful, dense clusters of white flowers appear, giving the groundcover a frothy, foaming look. Little maintenance is needed for this plant as it is drought-tolerant, preferring well-drained, lightly shaded areas. Ideal for use in woodland or shady gardens, foam flower is an excellent choice for adding texture and breath-taking beauty.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Foam flower (Tiarella 'Cygnet') should be watered at least once a week for a moderate amount, dependent on your climate. Water thoroughly in a way that the soil is evenly moist throughout. During hot, dry weather, the plant may need more frequent watering. To test if your plant needs water, insert your finger into the soil 1-2 inches deep and feel for moisture. If the top layer of soil is dry but the layer below it is still moist, the plant does not need additional water yet.

sunlight

Foam flower (Tiarella 'Cygnet') prefers an area with full sun during the morning hours and partial shade during the hotter afternoon hours. This will ensure the plant gets enough light to keep it vibrant and in its fullest bloom. In general, an optimal amount of light for foam flowers is between 4 and 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. If the foam flower gets too much shade, it may not flower and the foliage may appear thin and faded.

pruning

For foam flower (Tiarella 'Cygnet'), pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Prune off any damaged or dead stems and remove all dead leaves. Cut back the stems to about 3 inches in length, while reducing any stems that are more than 2 years old by about 1-third of their overall height. This will help ensure vigorous new growth in the spring. Additionally, any flowers that have already bloomed should be removed to promote a thicker growth of leaves for the winter season.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Tiarella 'Cygnet' typically starts flowering in April.

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