Heucherella 'Hopscotch'

Heucherella 'Hopscotch': Seasonal Colour with Woodland Grace

Vibrant and finely textured, Heucherella 'Hopscotch' offers a rich, shifting palette of cinnamon, bronze, and umber foliage that evolves through the seasons. The deeply lobed leaves emerge in warm tones of orange-red in spring, mature to mahogany in summer, and brighten again in the cooler days of fall. Above the mound, slender white flower wands bloom in late spring, adding an airy accent to this dynamic and colourful groundcover.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–25 cm (30–35 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Deeply lobed and finely cut; orange to bronze with dark veining and seasonal colour shifts
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Uses and Benefits: Heucherella 'Hopscotch' brings warm, low-growing colour and soft movement to shady borders, path edges, and containers. Its foliage shifts with the seasons, providing ongoing interest and contrast in woodland-style plantings. Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly, it’s a resilient and versatile addition to both informal and designed shade gardens. With its compact, mounded habit, it plays well with a wide variety of companions.

Companion Plants: Pair Heucherella 'Hopscotch' with Dryopteris 'Golden Scaled Fern', whose golden fronds echo the heucherella’s warm undertones. Introduce Hosta 'Autumn Frost' to cool the palette and add bold leaf contrast. Soften the scene with the cascading form of Carex 'Bowles Golden', blending texture and light into the planting.

Care Instructions: Grow in part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during establishment and during dry spells. Remove old leaves in early spring to maintain a clean look. Divide every 3–4 years to promote vigour and maintain clump size.

History: Heucherella 'Hopscotch' is a Proven Winners® selection from the *Fun and Games®* series, bred for its exceptional seasonal colour and dependable shade performance. As a hybrid of Heuchera and Tiarella, it blends the best qualities of both—ornamental foliage, refined habit, and excellent adaptability in garden settings.

Final Thoughts: With glowing foliage that shifts like a woodland sunset, Heucherella 'Hopscotch' adds warmth and movement to shaded spaces. It’s a playful yet grounded perennial that thrives quietly at the edge of paths, among hostas, or spilling softly from containers.