Heuchera Dolce 'Apple Twist' is a vibrant cultivar prized for its striking apple green and creamy white variegated foliage. This perennial offers attractive mounding habit and delicate sprays of pale flowers, adding year round interest to shade gardens and borders.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Prefers well drained, rich, moist soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Deer Resistance: Moderate to high
Native Status
Native to North America, Heuchera species are valued for their foliage and adaptability in shaded landscapes.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Monarchs and Swallowtails.
Bees
- Supports native bumblebees, honeybees, and sweat bees with its small nectar rich flowers.
Beneficial Insects
- Encourages hoverflies and lady beetles that help control garden pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow room for mature growth and good air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Works well in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and as an accent plant in mixed containers.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (Giant Hosta) - Adds large textured foliage and thrives in shade.
- Ferns (Various Species) - Provide delicate texture and shade tolerance.
- Astilbe 'Fanal' (False Goat's Beard) - Offers feathery red flower plumes contrasting with foliage.
- Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss) - Displays heart shaped leaves and blue spring flowers.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Brings airy white blooms and similar shade adaptability.