Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' is a beautiful and reliable shade-loving perennial, prized for its deeply dissected, maple-shaped foliage marked with striking dark burgundy central veining. From late spring into early summer, slender spikes of fragrant, soft pink-white bottlebrush flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, adding a delicate charm to shaded borders and woodland plantings.

This compact, clump-forming perennial is well suited to shady spots where many other plants struggle. Its semi-evergreen leaves provide year-round interest, often taking on warm tones during the cooler months. A low-maintenance choice that works wonderfully as ground cover, in containers, or planted in drifts beneath trees and shrubs.

What's Included:

• 1 x Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' (Foam Flower) supplied as a 2 Litre root-ball, ready for planting.

Key Features:

• Hardy shade perennial – thrives in partially shaded to fully shaded positions


• Attractive deeply lobed foliage with dark central markings


• Fragrant pink-white flower spikes from late spring to early summer


• Semi-evergreen – provides interest throughout much of the year


• Compact and clump-forming – ideal for ground cover and underplanting


• Low maintenance once established

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'


• Common Names: Foam Flower, Sugar and Spice Foam Flower


• Classification: Hardy herbaceous perennial (semi-evergreen)


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 20–30 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial


• Perfect for: Shade gardens, woodland planting, ground cover, borders, containers


• Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer


• Flower Colour: Soft pink-white bottlebrush spikes


• Planting Position: Partial shade to full shade


• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil


• Attracts: Bees and other pollinators


• Type: Hardy perennial


• Foliage: Deeply dissected, maple-shaped leaves with dark burgundy central markings; semi-evergreen

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sheltered, shaded or partially shaded position


• Prefers moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter


• Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first growing season


• Mulch around the base in spring to help retain moisture


• Divide established clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour

Notes: This listing is for the Sugar and Spice variety of Tiarella, known for its beautifully patterned foliage and sweetly scented flower spikes.