Sugar and Spice Foam Flower

Name: Sugar and Spice Foam Flower
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
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Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Groundcover, Flowering, Slopes/Erosion Control, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
- Variegated
- Purple
Fall Color

Semi to Fully Evergreen in Warm Climates
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Sugar and Spice thrives in part shade to full shade, ideally receiving 2 to 4 hours of morning sun. While it can handle more light in cooler climates, too much direct afternoon sun will scorch the delicate foliage and bleach the dark center markings.
Soil: These plants prefer rich, organic soil that stays consistently moist but never swampy. If you have heavy clay, mix in a few handfuls of compost or aged bark to improve drainage, as "wet feet" during the winter will lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Foam Flower twice a week to ensure the root system anchors deeply into the soil. Once established, these plants are relatively low maintenance but lack true drought tolerance; they will wilt quickly if the soil dries out completely. Keep the soil feeling like a wrung-out sponge to maintain the lush leaf size and vibrant "Sugar and Spice" coloration.

Pruning Tips

Since this perennial blooms on stems produced in the spring, you should only prune away dead or tattered leaves in late winter before new growth emerges. Think of this like a seasonal grooming that clears the stage for the fuzzy flower spikes to shine. Removing spent flower stalks in early summer won't trigger a second bloom, but it does keep the plant looking tidy and focuses energy back into the root system.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a layer of fresh compost in early spring just as the first leaves unfurl. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this can force soft, tender growth that won't be hardy enough to survive the first hard frost. A single application of a general-purpose 10-10-10 formula is typically all this efficient grower needs for the entire year.

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Growing Zones 4-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

This alluring, low-growing perennial will keep you looking! Add Sugar and Spice Foam Flower (Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice') to perk up your planting areas in the shade! Everything about this ultra-modern cultivar of the hardy native is eye-catching! Starting with the incredible spring flowers with a mild fragrance!

Hundreds of delicate blooms open along tall spires that reach high above the showy foliage. The profusion of lightly fragrant, bottlebrush flowers are displayed for a very long time. The irresistible pink and white flowers provide nectar for butterflies and other early emerging pollinators.

Study the dramatic, lacy green leaves that are adorned with heavily-marked dark centers and pointed lobes, much like Maple leaves! Their shiny appearance looks lacquered...and certainly gleams in the available light.

Growing easily and spreading into polite colonies throughout USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, Tiarella can grow just 8-12 inches tall when in bloom, but spread to a modest 12-15 inches wide. Spreading by stolons similar to Strawberries, Foamflower, as it is sometimes spelled, will naturalize throughout the shady landscape.

Planting and Application:

Brighten up shade gardens with special Sugar and Spice Foamflower. Try planting this popular perennial with your favorite Lamium, variegated Hostas and Japanese Painted Fern for an outstanding color display. Go big with an en masse installation to brighten up even the shadiest spots of the landscape!

Use Tiarella as an effective groundcover to ramble between larger shrubs or Roses, or mingled in borders as living mulch or as edging! Keep them as delicious eye candy "Fillers" and "Spillers" in container plantings, too. Pollinators flock to the early blooms no matter where you include this lovely, under-utilized perennial!

Don't forget to use a few of the blooms as a cut flower in sweet May Day Baskets! You'll make everyone happy with this beautiful choice. Cottage gardens and mixed perennial borders welcome these little flowering ground cover plants, while the foliage in warmer climates can look great all year round!

Bottlebrush Blooms Attract Butterflies
Pink Buds Open to Foamy Blush-Pink Flowers & White Interiors
Long-Lasting Flower Display in Spring!
Attractive Foliage is Glossy & Maple-Shaped
Crimson Markings Turn Each Leaf Into Living Art
Excellent Groundcover, Super Container Plant, Edging & Shade Garden Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Growing in full shade and afternoon shade in hotter climates and partial sun/shade areas in the cooler zones, Foam Flower does best when planted in consistently moist, rich soil that won't dry out nor become soggy. Not particular on type, all well-drained soils are favored! Top-dress the root system with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch and/or compost to keep them moist and enriched.

No pests or issues, these tough native selections carpet areas in lush greenery fast, and all year long! Not high on their nibble list, deer and rabbits usually leave Foam Flower alone unless desperate.

These are herbaceous perennials that will die back in the winters in cold climates but remain semi-evergreen in frost-free regions. Gently rake through the clumps in the fall to remove dead debris and top with additional mulch or compost, then prune or mow back the carpets in the early spring. Easy to transplant, you can divide the clumps every 3-5 years if desired.

Full Shade to Partial Shade/Afternoon Shaded Locations
Moist, Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Cannot Have Soggy or Dry Soil For Long - Especially During Winter
Prune Back Each Early Spring
Deer & Rabbit Seldom Nibble
Stays Evergreen/Semi-Evergreen In Warmer Climates

Order your Sugar and Spice Foam Flower and enjoy everything nice from this low-growing flowering groundcover! Order yours from Nature Hills today!

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Sugar and Spice Foam Flower

Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'

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