Species foam flower
pink-white flowers and pink buds with dark-brown stems

foam flower

Tiarella 'Tntia041' STARGAZER MERCURY

The Foam Flower (Tiarella 'Tntia041' STARGAZER MERCURY) is a perennial that features delicate, mounding foliage, and clusters of white blooms with a bright pink center. Easily grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils with light shade. Ideal for woodland gardens or along shady foundations. It is a low maintenance plant, requiring minimal fertilizer and no deadheading. Leaves have silver-lined veining with dark purple tips. Unusually shaped flowers remain attractive throughout the flowering season. Provides seasonal interest and a lovely display of texture to any garden or outdoor space.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

part shade,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Indoors:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Foam flower requires moist but well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly but not over-watered. During the warm weather of summer, foam flower should be watered about once a week, but during cooler periods of spring and fall, water it every 2 to 3 weeks. It should not be watered during the cold weather of winter. If the soil feels dry when you touch it, then water it. If the soil feels moist, avoid watering until it’s dry. Generally, water the foam flower to a depth of about 3 to 4 inches.

sunlight

Foam flower (Tiarella 'Tntia041' STARGAZER MERCURY) should be grown in partial to full-sunlight, depending on the region. In the United States, the best time for sunlight for this particular species typically ranges from the early morning to late afternoon, with a total of 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily. To achieve this, it should be placed in an area with a mix of morning sun and afternoon shade, such as a south- or west-facing window or patio. The light intensity should remain consistent throughout the season for optimal growth and blooming.

pruning

Foam flower (Tiarella 'Tntia041' STARGAZER MERCURY) should be pruned during the early spring, before new growth begins. Since this is a vigorous spreading species, a hard prune should be done every other year to keep the plant’s size in check. Cut the stems back by about 1-third to 1-half the height. Deadheading old flowers in the summer season will also help keep the plant looking neat and can further encourage additional blooms.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Tiarella 'Tntia041' STARGAZER MERCURY typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

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