Heucherella 'Eye Spy'

Heucherella 'Eye Spy': Bright Foliage with Woodland Poise

With its chartreuse glow and unexpected warmth, Heucherella 'Eye Spy' adds light and texture to shaded plantings. The deeply cut foliage emerges golden-lime in spring, each leaf marked with a soft rose blush radiating from the centre. This vivid contrast holds through the season, bringing definition and colour to woodland borders and containers. In late spring, airy pink flowers appear above the foliage, offering gentle movement and attracting pollinators to the shade.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–25 cm (30–35 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Soft pink
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Chartreuse to golden-lime with central rose-pink veining; deeply lobed and semi-evergreen
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade; best colour with morning sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Uses and Benefits: Heucherella 'Eye Spy' adds a luminous presence to shade gardens, brightening low-light areas with its clean form and warm-toned foliage. Ideal for borders, containers, or underplanting larger perennials, it performs beautifully as a soft contrast to darker greens and burgundy foliage. With its refined leaf shape and compact growth, it’s as effective in modern designs as in more naturalistic woodland compositions.

Companion Plants: Pair Heucherella 'Eye Spy' with Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' for a vibrant foliage duet. Add Carex 'Everglow' to echo the golden hues and introduce fine texture. Contrast with the lacy silver fronds of Athyrium 'Ghost' for a cool-toned finish that elevates the planting with light and grace.

Care Instructions: Grow in part to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Avoid prolonged dry spells or heavy winter wet. Cut back old foliage in early spring and mulch to retain soil moisture. Divide every 3–4 years to keep the clump healthy and compact.

History: Heucherella 'Eye Spy' is a Proven Winners® selection from the *Fun and Games®* series, bred for vivid, long-lasting foliage colour and strong garden performance. This hybrid blends the vigour of Heuchera villosa with the intricate leaf shape of Tiarella cordifolia, resulting in a plant as adaptable as it is ornamental.

Final Thoughts: Luminous and refined, Heucherella 'Eye Spy' is a cheerful accent that enlivens shaded plantings with its warm glow and clean form. It's a foliage favourite that brings balance, contrast, and quiet brightness wherever it’s planted.