Heuchera Green Spice

Heuchera ‘Green Spice’ is a shade-garden chameleon, prized for its striking, season-long foliage. Broad, scalloped leaves emerge fresh lime-green dusted with silver, then develop dramatic beetroot-coloured veining that deepens as temperatures cool. Through summer, airy wands of tiny creamy-white flowers hover above the mound, enticing bees and adding movement without overwhelming companions.

Compact and elegant, ‘Green Spice’ forms a neat clump (around 25–35 cm tall, to 40 cm wide) that’s perfect for front-of-border edging, weaving through woodland plantings, or lighting up containers. It excels in dappled shade to light sun, bringing brightness where colour often fades. Semi-evergreen in mild winters, it delivers interest in every month, pairing beautifully with ferns, hostas, hellebores and spring bulbs.

Easy and dependable, it prefers humus-rich, free-draining soil with consistent moisture. Simply trim tired leaves in early spring and mulch for best leaf colour. For effortless, refined impact in the shadier parts of the garden, ‘Green Spice’ is hard to beat.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in spring or autumn, when temperatures are mild and soil is moist.

Where to Plant:
Thrives in partial to full shade, but can tolerate some morning sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, enriched with compost or leaf mould. Excellent for woodland gardens, mixed borders, or pots alongside bulbs and seasonal colour.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant so the crown sits level with the soil surface—do not bury too deep.
• Spacing: Space 30–40 cm (12–16 inches) apart to allow for mature spread.
• Soil Prep: Improve poor soil by mixing in organic matter before planting.

Watering:
Water well after planting and keep soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once mature, it’s moderately drought-tolerant but performs best with occasional watering during dry spells.

Aftercare Tips:

• Remove tired or damaged leaves in early spring to refresh the plant.
• Mulch annually to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to maintain health and vigour.

Top Tip:
Pair Heuchera ‘Green Spice’ with white or pastel spring bulbs like Narcissus, Scilla, or Chionodoxa for a fresh, layered effect in containers or shaded borders.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:

Late Spring to Early Summer

Height:

Around 25–35 cm tall, to 40 cm wide

Hardy Perennial