Heuchera 'Toffee Tart'

Heuchera 'Toffee Tart': Warm Caramel Tones with a Sweet Garden Presence

Richly coloured and irresistibly unique, Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' offers a medley of glowing copper, golden toffee, and warm apricot tones that deepen with the seasons. Its gently ruffled foliage forms a full, rounded mound that brings warmth and texture to shaded borders and containers. Pale pink flowers rise on slender stems in summer, adding a delicate lift above the richly hued leaves.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–25 cm (35–40 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Soft pink
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Apricot to caramel tones with ruffled edges and a subtle sheen
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Uses and Benefits: Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' brings cozy colour and texture to shaded garden spaces. Perfect for containers, woodland paths, and mixed borders, it offers warm contrast against cool greens and silvers. With its compact habit and soft pink blooms, it contributes to pollinator support and year-round interest while complementing both contemporary and classic designs.

Companion Plants: Enhance Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' with the frosted foliage of Hosta 'First Frost', whose cool tones balance the heuchera’s warmth. Add fine texture with the golden arch of Carex 'Bowles Golden'. Complete the planting with Tiarella 'Spring Symphony', which echoes the airy flowers and adds woodland softness.

Care Instructions: Grow in part to full shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Avoid full afternoon sun and dry soils. Cut back faded foliage in early spring and deadhead to prolong bloom. Divide every few years to refresh growth and maintain shape.

History: Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' is a selection from Terra Nova Nurseries, developed for its warm, caramel-toned foliage and strong landscape performance. It is part of a modern generation of heucheras prized for both vibrant leaf colour and extended seasonal interest.

Final Thoughts: Softly glowing and richly coloured, Heuchera 'Toffee Tart' adds a sweet, inviting note to shady gardens. It’s a delightful contrast plant that offers warmth, movement, and gentle bloom—season after season.