Creamy white bottlebrush flowers over finely cut green leaves with burgundy centres of Tiarella 'Cutting Edge'

Tiarella 'Cutting Edge'

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Plant Zone
Zone4
Height20–25 cm
Spread41–46 cm
BloomsMay – June
FlowerCream
FoliageGreen, Variegated
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Pollinator Friendly
Low Maintenance

Tiarella 'Cutting Edge': Lacy Leaves With Burgundy Centres

'Cutting Edge' is the shade plant that went to design school. Finely cut leaves with dark burgundy centres, and creamy bottlebrush spikes that look like they were sketched on. AVANT-GARDE, BUT FRIENDLY.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Botanical Name: Tiarella hybrid
  • Common Name: Foamflower
  • Series: A Proven WinnersÂź perennial
  • Height: 20–25 cm (8–10 in) in foliage; flower stems reach 46–51 cm (18–20 in)
  • Spread: 41–46 cm (16–18 in)
  • Flowers: Creamy white bottlebrush spikes held above the leaves
  • Bloom Time: Spring (May to June), with some repeat bloom
  • Foliage: Finely dissected green leaves with a dark burgundy centre, in a rounded clump; evergreen in many winters
  • Features: Foliage and winter interest

Where to Plant: Use it along the front of a shady border, as edging along a woodland path, or massed under trees as a groundcover. It also fills a container in the shade nicely.

Companion Plants: Plant 'Cutting Edge' in a moist, shady bed with pink hellebores, a big blue hosta and a red-stemmed fern. Helleborus HGCÂź Pink Frost opens pink-flushed flowers at 30 to 40 cm from March to May. Athyrium 'Lady in Red' adds lacy fronds on red stems at 45 to 75 cm. Hosta 'Blue Angel' brings big blue-grey leaves at 80 to 90 cm. Liriope 'Royal Purple' edges the front with grass-like leaves and purple spikes at 30 to 45 cm.

Plant Care: Plant in part shade to full shade, in humus-rich soil that holds moisture but drains well. Work in compost before planting, especially in heavy clay. Avoid hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves. Keep it evenly moist, especially in its first season and during dry spells. A layer of leaf mulch helps keep the roots cool and moist. Remove spent flower stems to keep it tidy. In spring, trim off any leaves that were damaged over winter. Divide in spring if the clump gets crowded.

History: 'Cutting Edge' was bred by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens in Zeeland, Michigan, who self-pollinated Tiarella 'Timbuktu' in 2013 and picked this seedling in 2014. It replaced 'Jade Peacock' in the Proven WinnersÂź program.

Final Thoughts: Easy care, good-looking in winter and loved by bees. Plant it under trees and let it do the decorating. TRENDSETTER ALERT.

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