Heucherella 'Leapfrog' (P)

Heucherella 'Leapfrog' (P)

 - comm. Foamy Bells

Mainly grown for its attractive foliage, this varieties' new growth in spring is bright chartreuse-yellow with a prominent broken pattern of burgundy pigment in the centre of each leaf. As temperatures rise and the leaves mature, they grow larger and mellow to green with dark purple centres. In late spring, pure ivory, bottlebrush shaped flowers stand above the foliage.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

25 x 30 cm

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Alternative Names:

comm. Foamy Bells

Narrative Description:

Mainly grown for its attractive foliage, this varieties' new growth in spring is bright chartreuse-yellow with a prominent broken pattern of burgundy pigment in the centre of each leaf. As temperatures rise and the leaves mature, they grow larger and mellow to green with dark purple centres. In late spring, pure ivory, bottlebrush shaped flowers stand above the foliage.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Use it in a container, either on its own, or mixed with other Heucheras, Tiarellas and foliage plants. When finished use in the container it can be planted into the bed or border outside.

Accreditations /
Awards:

Proven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

25 x 30 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

green

Red

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Genus:

Heucherella

Cultivar:

Leapfrog

Alternative Names:

comm. Foamy Bells

UPOV:

EUPVR TBAF

UPOV No:

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

22 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:41/2409/2529/25
Qty:15359

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.45)

P&D Susceptibility

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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