Heuchera Dolce® 'Appletini' PW
Heuchera Dolce 'Appletini' is a vibrant coral bells selection featuring bright lime green foliage that holds its color through the season. Airy stems of small white flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer adding movement and contrast while maintaining a compact mounded form suited for both containers and garden edges.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 16 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Average well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This heuchera is a cultivated hybrid derived from North American species and is not a straight native form but retains adaptability and ornamental value for shaded landscapes.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts hummingbirds which feed from the small bell shaped flowers held above the foliage.
Butterflies
- Draws in small nectar seeking butterflies including skippers and Painted Ladies during its bloom period.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which visit the flowers for nectar and pollen.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 16 - 20 in apart to allow the foliage to form a full dense mound.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers where its bright foliage adds contrast and season long interest.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides silvery foliage that contrasts strongly with the lime green leaves.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Adds warm toned fronds and texture that complement the foliage color.
- Hosta 'June' (Plantain Lily) - Offers blue green and gold variegated foliage that pairs well in shade plantings.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Brings a soft woodland texture and similar growing conditions.
- Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Sedge) - Introduces arching variegated grass like texture for contrast.