HEUCHERA DOLCE® - Spearmint

Heuchera DOLCE® - Spearmint is an ornamental perennial with silvery-green foliage marbled with dark veins, bringing freshness and sophistication to your spaces. Its abundant bloom of soft pink bells, carried by numerous slender stems, creates an airy and delicate effect in summer. Thanks to its compact habit, it is ideal for borders, pots, or partial shade gardens, providing color and texture from spring to autumn.

Key Features

• Type: Semi-evergreen perennial
• Height: 25 to 30 cm (up to 45 cm with flower stalks)
• Flowering: June to August
• Flower color: Light pink
• Foliage: Silvery green with dark veins
• Exposure: Partial shade to soft sun
• Hardiness: Very good (down to -30 °C)
• Care: Light, rich, well-drained soil; regular watering, especially during hot periods
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Clean faded foliage in spring
• Propagation: Division every 3-4 years in spring

Benefits and Uses

• Decorative silver and veined foliage that provides contrast and light in shade beds and vegetable gardens
• Abundant and elegant, soft pink blooms for a delicate touch of summer splendor
• Very good performance in pots and in the ground, ideal for perennial and easy-to-maintain compositions
• Robust and low-maintenance: perfect for gardeners looking for a decorative plant without constraints

Cultivation and Usage Tips

• Soil: light, rich, and well-drained to avoid waterlogging and root rot
• Watering: regular, especially during hot and dry periods
• Exposure: tolerates soft sun, but prefers partial to light shade to preserve the silvery foliage
• Ideal planting: in spring or autumn, associating with hostas, ferns, or sclerophylls for foliage and texture contrasts
• Pruning and maintenance: remove faded leaves in spring to stimulate new growth and maintain a neat appearance
• Propagation: divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and promote dense flowering

For those looking for an elegant and easy-care touch, Spearmint offers a subtle palette between foliage and bloom, while remaining robust and adaptable. Add it to your shady beds or pots, and enjoy a lasting decorative duo that welcomes spring and then adorns itself with a pink veil in summer.