Heucherella 'Pink Fizz'

Heucherella 'Pink Fizz': Sparkling Blooms Above Refined Foliage

Airy and uplifting, Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' combines delicate pastel blooms with a foundation of elegant, deeply cut green foliage. In late spring and early summer, slender stems rise with clouds of bright pink flowers that hover above the tidy mound of lobed, maple-like leaves. The foliage remains fresh and refined through the season, offering texture and contrast even when the flowers have faded. It’s a light-hearted yet grounded choice for bringing movement and colour to shaded garden spaces.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–30 cm (40–45 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Bright pink
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Deeply lobed, fresh green foliage with light veining; semi-evergreen
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Uses and Benefits: Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' is a charming and easygoing perennial, perfect for softening shade gardens, tucking into containers, or adding a gentle splash of bloom beneath shrubs and trees. The finely cut foliage holds its shape through the season, while the floral display enlivens borders and attracts pollinators. Its compact habit, refined texture, and cheerful flowers make it an excellent companion in both traditional and modern woodland plantings.

Companion Plants: Pair Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' with Hosta 'First Frost', whose cool-toned foliage enhances the brightness of the blooms. Add Athyrium 'Victorian Lady Fern' for graceful, fine-textured fronds that echo the heucherella’s softness. Finish with Carex 'Ice Dance', whose arching, variegated blades add gentle contrast and year-round structure.

Care Instructions: Grow in part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first year. Cut back spent flower stalks and remove tired foliage in early spring. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour and shape.

History: Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' is a Proven Winners® introduction developed by Walters Gardens. It was bred for prolific blooming, compact habit, and its ability to thrive in shade with both ornamental flower power and consistent foliage performance.

Final Thoughts: Light, graceful, and quietly radiant, Heucherella 'Pink Fizz' offers a touch of whimsy in the shaded garden. It’s a sparkling performer that gently enlivens its surroundings with blooms, movement, and texture.