Tiarella 'Brandywine' is a vibrant perennial with rich burgundy foliage and delicate, airy spikes of pinkish white flowers in late spring. Its low mounding habit creates a lush groundcover that brightens shaded gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings. This cultivar thrives in partial to full shade and adds seasonal interest with contrasting foliage color and texture.
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Generally avoided due to slightly bitter foliage
Native Status
Tiarella 'Brandywine' is a hybrid derived from North American foamflower species. While not naturally occurring in the wild, it inherits resilience and shade tolerance from its native parent species.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hoverflies
- Hoverflies are attracted to the airy flower spikes and act as pollinators while helping control aphid populations.
Native Bees
- Small native bees frequently visit the blooms for pollen and nectar, supporting pollination in shaded areas.
Lady Beetles
- Encourages lady beetles which help manage common garden pests like aphids and scale, promoting plant health.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow full leaf spread and healthy airflow for dense, lush growth.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, mass plantings, and container edges where rich foliage color is desired.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla (Jack Frost) - Silvery veined leaves brighten shaded areas and pair well with burgundy tones.
- Hosta 'Patriot' - Variegated foliage contrasts beautifully with deep burgundy Tiarella leaves.
- Heuchera 'Paris' - Burgundy foliage complements Brandywine while adding textural variation.
- Astilbe (Fanal) - Feathery flower plumes add height and softness to the layered shade garden.
- Ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora) - Bronze tinged fronds provide texture contrast and seasonal interest.