Heuchera Dolce 'Silver Gumdrop' is prized for its silver foliage with rosy undersides and a compact mounding habit. Pink bell shaped blooms rise above the foliage in summer offering contrast and added interest for gardens and containers.
Height & Spread: 6 - 8 in x 12 - 16 in (foliage); 16 - 20 in (bloom)
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Light Requirements: Part sun to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent watering preferred during dry periods
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Derived from native North American Heuchera species, this Proven Winners selection is bred for ornamental use.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts small species such as Azure Blues and Pearl Crescents that feed on the delicate flower spikes.
Bees
- Appealing to native solitary bees and small bumblebees that forage in shaded or dappled light environments.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides habitat for hoverflies and parasitic wasps, supporting natural pest management in mixed beds.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 16 in apart to allow foliage mounds to fully develop and maintain a clean appearance.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for shaded borders, woodland edges, and container groupings where shimmering foliage adds a pop of color and texture.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silvery leaves echo the foliage tone of 'Silver Gumdrop' and create a luminous effect in low light areas.
- Hosta 'Fire and Ice' (Hosta) - Bold variegation offers a crisp visual counterpoint to the fine texture of Heuchera.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Japanese Sedge) - Variegated blades add movement and elegance around Heuchera’s tight clumps.
- Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' (Foamflower) - Fern like foliage and spring blooms enhance seasonal layering in shade compositions.
- Astilbe 'Younique Carmine' (False Spirea) - Bright carmine plumes bring bold color contrast and attract pollinators above Heuchera’s base layer.