Caramel and pink leaves make excellent ground cover
If you’re after excellent ground cover, new Heuchera Frilly from Dobies will add a zing to every area of your garden. Its brightly coloured frilly foliage almost gives the effect of three or four leaves in one and makes a marvellous display in containers, rockeries, beds and borders.
Heucheras thrive in all well-drained soils and prefer sun or partial shade. This pretty perennial is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. Learn more about growing Heucheras in ordinary gardens.
Vibrant leaf shape and colour
Not only are the leaves eye-catching in shape, but you also can’t ignore the colour! The top of each leaf is a blend of caramel tones with a darker pink underneath. You really get a special effect when there’s a breeze, and you can see the two-tone effect.
However, leaves aren’t all you get. From June to August, plants produce tall, airy, white flower spikes, held high above the foliage. Heucheras are also known as coral bells, referring to the flowers, and are loved by bees.
The plants are very compact and sturdy, which makes them excellent for ground cover. Buy 1 x 9cm potted plant for £9.99 or 3 for £20, saving 33 per cent. For more information, visit Dobies.
