Heuchera DOLCE® ‘Silver Gumdrop’ is a spectacular perennial known for its metallic silver foliage with deep purple veins. Its vibrant pink summer blooms provide a striking contrast, making this plant a decorative centerpiece. Compact and versatile, it excels in borders, pots, or when combined with other dark-leaved perennials. It offers a strong visual impact that lasts all season, even in partial shade.

Key Features

• Type: Semi-evergreen perennial
• Height: 20 to 30 cm (up to 40 cm with flowers)
• Flowering: June to August
• Flower color: Bright pink
• Foliage: Silver with purple veins
• Exposure: Partial shade to soft sun
• Hardiness: Very good (down to -30 °C)
• Soil: Rich, well-drained, moist but not waterlogged
• Watering: Moderate, more frequent in pots
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Remove damaged leaves in spring
• Propagation: Division in spring or autumn

Uses and growing tips

• Perfect in pots for balconies or patios, it brings light and contrast while remaining compact.
• Ideal in borders or mixed borders thanks to its silver foliage which highlights darker and more colorful plants around it.
• Combine with other dark-leaved perennials to create dynamic and easy-to-maintain visual scenes.
• For general maintenance, prefer rich, well-drained, and moist soil; water moderately, slightly increasing water intake when grown in pots.
• For continuous flowering and a consistently vigorous plant, prioritize planting in spring or autumn and divide every few years in spring or autumn.

Advantages

• Bright and luminous silver foliage, enhanced by deep purple veins
• Vibrant pink blooms that offer a lovely contrast and a decorative summer touch
• Versatile: ideal in pots, borders, or mixed borders
• Robust and hardy plant, suitable for various conditions and easy to grow