Dolce® Toffee Tart Heuchera (Heuchera 'Toffee Tart')

Dolce® Toffee Tart Heuchera (Heuchera 'Toffee Tart', PP33,694) is a low-mounding perennial grown for its decorative lobed foliage. Airy clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers rise on burgundy stems in early summer, attracting butterflies.

Its compact form adds texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, and containers. Pair with Lenten roses, hostas, or painted ferns for contrasting leaf shapes and seasonal interest.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen herbaceous perennial; North American native hybrid
• Mature size: 0.5–1 foot tall and 1–1.5 feet wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Part sun to full shade; best flowering in partial sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Flowers: Creamy white bells in early summer

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial grows more slowly in heavy shade. Watch for powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spot. Fluctuating winter temperatures can cause frost heaving, so monitor for exposed roots.

Use in grouped plantings or as a foliage accent along borders and in containers.

Image credits: Proven Winners, Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells; Penn State Trial Gardens, Heuchera Dolce® Proven Winners® 'Toffee Tart'. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.