Also known as Foamy Bells · 1.2k gardener saves
Heucherella: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Heucherella, the genus most gardeners know as foamy bells. We track 32 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Heucherella varieties
Of 32 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedSweet Tea Foamy Bells
Heucherella americana 'Sweet Tea'
#2 most savedPeach Tea Foamy Bells
Heucherella x hybrida 'Peach Tea'
#3 most savedCopper King Foamy Bells
Heucherella x brizoides 'Copper King'
Foamy Bells
Heucherella x hybrida 'Silver Streak'
Red Rover Foamy Bells
Heucherella tigridia 'Red Rover'
Pumpkin Spice Foamy Bells
Heucherella tiarella 'Pumpkin Spice'
Sunspot Heucherella
Heucherella x hybrida 'Sunspot'
Pink Fizz Foamy Bells
Heucherella x hybrida 'Pink Fizz'
Plum Cascade Foamy Bells
Heucherella tiarella 'Plum Cascade'
Indigo Frost Foamy Bells
Heucherella x brizoides 'Indigo Frost'
Birthday Cake Foamy Bells
Heucherella x hybrida 'Birthday Cake'
Eye Spy Foamy Bells
Heucherella x hybrida 'Eye Spy'
Browse all 32 Heucherella varieties →
How to grow Heucherella
What the Heucherella varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 32 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Heucherella year
- DivideMarch and September100% of varieties
Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor and prevent crown rot
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March100% of varieties
Remove any tattered or dead foliage from the previous season
- MulchMarch94% of varieties
Refresh mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture
- DeadheadMay–July78% of varieties
Cut spent flower spikes back to the base to tidy appearance
- FertilizeMarch69% of varieties
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer as new growth emerges
Do
- Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture
- Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering which can cause root rot ❌
- Avoid full sun which can scorch leaves ❌
- Refrain from heavy pruning in late fall
What goes wrong with Heucherella
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use neem oil spray or insecticidal soap |
| Slugs | Chewed leaf edges | Use organic slug bait or handpick at night |
| Spider Mites | Fine webs and stippling on leaves | Wash off with water and apply miticide if necessary |
| Slugs and snails | Chewed or ragged leaf edges | Use organic slug bait or handpick pests |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing foliage | Improve soil drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Apply fungicide or improve air circulation |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply organic fungicide |
Making more Heucherella
Division
- Divide mature plants in early spring or fall.
- Carefully separate clumps with a sharp knife.
- Plant divisions at same depth as original and water well.
- Keep soil moist for the first few weeks.
Cuttings
- Take root cuttings in spring or early summer.
- Dip cuttings in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-draining soil.
- Maintain high humidity for 6 weeks.
Heucherella questions
How many types of Heucherella are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 32 distinct Heucherella varieties. The most popular — ranked by 1.2k real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Heucherella grow in?
Across its varieties, Heucherella covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Heucherella bloom?
Most Heucherella varieties bloom in early summer, late spring, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Heucherella should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
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Design with Heucherella in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
