Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice Foam’ — Hardy Perennial (semi-evergreen), Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice Foam’ — Hardy Perennial (semi-evergreen), Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice Foam’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft pink-white bottlebrush spikes and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial (semi-evergreen)
- Mature size: 20–30 cm × 30–45 cm
- Flowering: Late spring to early summer
- Position: Partial shade to full shade
- Attracts: Bees and other pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
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.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' |
| Mature size | 20–30 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Growth habit | Compact, clump-forming perennial |
| Position | Partial shade to full shade |
| Flowering | Late spring to early summer |
| Attracts | Bees and other pollinators |
| Best for | Shade gardens, woodland planting, ground cover, borders, containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice Foam’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice Foam’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.