Tiarella 'Spot Light'
A compact perennial forming a clump of maple-like, palmately-lobed yellow-green leaves, the main veins flushed with maroon, most intensely in spring. Summer leaves are more lime-green throughout. Small whitish flowers are borne on stems to 50cm tall in spring and early summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. If the soil is moist, a sunnier position may be tolerated. To prevent the rhizomes rising to the surface, mulch annually and divide every few years
Propagate by division; this genus need to be divided regularly. Lift the plant once in spring growth, taking small vigorous sections from around the edge. Each section should have good roots and 2-3 shoots
Remove dead leaves and deadhead
May be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers
Generally disease-free