Common Name: ‘Solar Eclipse’ Heucherella
Latin Name: Heucherella hybrid ‘Solar Eclipse’ PP23647
Brand: Southern Living Plants
Description:
Known for its dramatic foliage, ‘Solar Eclipse’ Heucherella features bold red-brown leaves with striking lime-green edges and scalloped margins. Forming a dense, compact mound, it combines unique color contrast with vigor and resilience. Perfect for shady borders and woodland gardens, it delivers season-long interest, making a big impact in a small space.
Care Tips:
Thrives in part shade to full shade. Plant in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist. Fertilize lightly throughout the growing season. Requires little to no pruning; simply remove any damaged or spent foliage to maintain appearance. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates.
Landscape Uses:
Woodland gardens, borders, containers, rock gardens, groundcover, accents in shaded areas
Mature Height: 10 in
Mature Width: 16 in
Sun Exposure: Part shade to full shade
Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4a–9b
Habit: Compact, mounded
Foliage: Red-brown leaves edged in lime green with broad scallops; deciduous
Flower: Small white blooms in spring to summer
Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)
Water Needs: Medium, with consistent moisture
Special Features: Compact habit, deer/pest resistance, heat tolerant, long-lasting foliage interest, returns year after year
