Heuchera Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop
Heuchera Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' is a popular variety of coral bells that is known for its stunning silver foliage and bright pink flowers. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been released in 2014, but it has quickly become a favorite among gardeners due to its easy care and versatility.
Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' has a mounded growth habit and reaches heights of 6-8 inches. The leaves are large and deeply lobed, with a silvery-white color that is almost iridescent in appearance. The undersides of the leaves are a deep purple color. The flowers are small and bell-shaped, and they appear in midsummer on tall stalks.
Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' is a very low-maintenance plant. It is tolerant of sun and shade, but it prefers partial shade. It is also drought-tolerant once established. To care for Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop', simply water it regularly and fertilize it in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It is a good choice for mass plantings, borders, and container plantings. It is also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Here are some additional tips for growing and caring for Heuchera Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop':
- Plant Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' in well-drained soil.
- Space Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' plants 12-15 inches apart.
- Water Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' plants with pine bark, oak leaves, or other organic materials to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Remove any spent blooms to encourage rebloom.
- Prune Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased leaves.
With proper care, Heuchera Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' will thrive for many years to come and add a touch of elegance to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
