Product Description
Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® DOLCE® Series (20)ct Flat
Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused', part of the distinguished DOLCE® series, is a stunning new Coral Bells cultivar that truly is the "icing on the cake" for any garden. This remarkable selection features large, shimmering silver leaves intricately detailed with striking charcoal-black veins and a charming, gentle ruffling along the edges. Together, these elements form a dense, beautifully mounding habit that maintains its attractive appearance from sun to shade. In early summer, upright scapes emerge, bearing an abundance of deep rose-pink flowers. 'Glazed and Infused' is exceptionally floriferous and uniquely blooms without requiring vernalization, offering a consistent and vibrant floral display. Compared to its DOLCE® companion 'Silver Gumdrop', 'Glazed and Infused' presents a taller, more mounding habit and larger, more impactful foliage, making it a standout specimen. Its resilient nature, coupled with its attractive foliage and flowers, makes it an excellent choice for adding sophisticated texture and color to various garden settings.
'Glazed and Infused' forms a dense, mounding clump of foliage, reaching 8-10 inches in height with a spread of 12-14 inches. The leaves are large, silvery, with prominent charcoal-black veins and gently ruffled margins, creating a rich textural effect. The foliage maintains its color and form well from sun to shade. In early summer, tall, upright flower scapes emerge, rising 22-24 inches above the foliage. These scapes bear numerous small, bell-shaped flowers in a deep rose-pink shade. The plant is evergreen in mild winter regions and can exhibit similar behavior in colder climates with reliable snow cover, providing year-round interest.
- Foliage: Large, silvery leaves with charcoal-black veins and gentle ruffling. Dense, mounding habit. Evergreen in mild winters.
- Flowers: Deep rose-pink, bell-shaped, on tall (22-24 inch) upright scapes. Incredibly floriferous. Blooms without vernalization.
- Bloom Time: Early Summer (Midsummer listed in details, but description states early summer).
- Height: 8.0-10.0 Inches (foliage)
- Spread: 12.0-14.0 Inches
- Scape Height: 22.0-24.0 Inches
- Growth Rate: Medium.
- Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees.
- Critter Resistant: Not explicitly deer or rabbit resistant, but generally Heuchera are known to be.
- Seasonal Interest: Evergreen foliage, attractive fall color.
- Tolerance: Salt tolerant, Juglone resistant (can be planted under Black Walnut trees).
- Other Features: Border plant, container plant, cut foliage, attractive foliage, mass planting, specimen, focal point, easy to grow.
- Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Flower Color: Pink shades (Deep Rose-Pink)
- Foliage Color: Silver/Grey shades
- Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hours Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hours Direct Sun), Full Shade (< 4 hours Direct Sun). Benefits from filtered sun or shade in southern zones.
- Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
- Soil Quality: Tolerates Poor Soil Quality, but prefers well-drained.
- Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0), Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
- PPAF: Plant Patent Applied For
- CPBRAF: Canadian Plant Breeders' Rights Applied For
- Trademark: DOLCE® is owned by Walters Gardens, Inc.
While 'Glazed and Infused' is a cultivated variety, the genus Heuchera is native to various regions of North America, from Mexico to Alaska. They are commonly found in woodland settings, rocky outcroppings, and along streambanks, often in areas with good drainage. This native context underpins their adaptability to various light conditions and their preference for well-drained soils.
Landscaping Design Tips
Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' is a versatile and attractive perennial that adds sophisticated color and texture to a variety of garden styles.
- Front of the Border & Edging: Its low, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for the front of perennial borders or as elegant edging along pathways, providing continuous visual interest.
- Woodland Shade Gardens: Thrives in woodland settings, adding a silvery glow beneath trees and shrubs. Its ability to tolerate varying light conditions from full sun to full shade makes it highly adaptable.
- Patio Containers: A superb choice for containers and mixed planters, where its striking foliage can be showcased. It serves well as a "filler" or "spiller" plant, adding texture and color.
- Mass Planting: For a dramatic and cohesive effect, plant 'Glazed and Infused' in masses. The collective silvery foliage will create a luminous carpet in shaded areas.
- Focal Point & Specimen: Its distinct silver foliage with dark veins can make it a captivating focal point in a small garden or a striking specimen plant in a pot.
- Eclectic & Formal Gardens: The refined color palette and neat habit allow it to fit seamlessly into both eclectic and more formal garden designs.
- Under Black Walnut Trees: Due to its resistance to Juglone, the toxin emitted by Black Walnut roots, it's an excellent choice for planting in areas where other plants might struggle.
- Salt Tolerant Applications: Its salt tolerance makes it useful for landscapes near salted pathways in winter or for coastal gardening.
- Attractive Foliage: The primary appeal is its foliage. Combine it with plants that offer contrasting textures and colors, such as ferns, hostas with solid green or gold leaves, or dark-leaved actaeas.
- Cut Foliage & Flowers: The tall flower scapes can be cut for fresh bouquets, and the attractive foliage can also be used as a long-lasting filler in floral arrangements.
Hardiness
Heuchera 'Glazed and Infused' is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. This wide range indicates its ability to withstand cold winters and warmer climates, making it a reliable perennial in many regions. In areas with mild winters, it often remains evergreen, providing year-round foliage interest.
Planting and Cultivation
- Location: 'Glazed and Infused' is adaptable to various light conditions. It performs most vigorously and exhibits the strongest colors in partial shade (4-6 hours of direct sun), preferably with afternoon shade, especially in southern zones where filtered sun is beneficial. It can tolerate full sun in northern climates if consistently moist, but foliage colors may fade. It will also grow in full shade, though its growth rate will be slower. Crucially, choose a location with well-drained soil to ensure successful overwintering.
- Soil: Coral Bells prefer well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. While it can tolerate poor soil quality, amending the soil with ample organic matter (such as compost, leaf mold, or peat moss) prior to planting will significantly improve drainage, fertility, and overall plant health. Good drainage is paramount to prevent root rot, particularly in winter.
- Planting:
- Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and at least twice as wide.
- Gently remove the plant from its container, being careful with the crown.
- Position the plant in the hole so that the crown is at or just slightly above the soil surface. This is important to prevent crown rot.
- Backfill with amended soil, gently tamping down to remove air pockets.
- Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots.
- Watering: 'Glazed and Infused' has average water needs. While establishing, provide consistent moisture. Once established, it can tolerate some drier periods, but consistent moisture is preferred, particularly in sunnier locations.
- Fertilization: If the soil was amended with organic matter at planting, additional fertilization may not be necessary. If desired, a light application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges can be beneficial. Avoid over-fertilizing.
- Maintenance:
- Winter Care (Heaving): In northern regions, Heucheras can sometimes heave out of the ground due to freeze/thaw cycles. To combat this, add an extra layer of compost around the plant's roots in the fall. In spring, if heaving has occurred, gently push the plant back down, and new roots will grow into the fresh compost layer.
- Foliage Clean-up: In early spring, if the evergreen foliage looks tattered or damaged from winter, shear off any unsightly leaves to make room for the vibrant new flush of growth, which will quickly fill in.
- Deadheading: While not strictly necessary for rebloom, deadheading spent flower scapes can tidy the plant's appearance and may encourage more flower production.
- Pests and Diseases: Heucheras are generally easy to grow and relatively pest and disease-free. They are resistant to the toxin Juglone emitted by Black Walnut trees.
- Propagation: Can be divided in spring or early fall by carefully separating the crown into smaller sections, ensuring each has roots and a growing point.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
