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Heuchera 'Indian Summer' Splashberry 12cm

Name: Heuchera 'Indian Summer' Splashberry 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Heuchera Splashberry12cm
Price: 7.5 EUR
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Foliage perennial · Saxifragaceae · golden-green leaves with red veins

Heuchera ‘Indian Summer’ Splashberry

Makes green look a little boring 🍓

Family: Saxifragaceae · Pot diameter: 12cm · Height: 25cm

Golden-green leaf surface
Red to bronze veins
Large lobed leaves
Soft matt texture

Heuchera ‘Indian Summer’ Splashberry seems lit from within, with broad golden-green leaves crossed by red and bronze lines. Wide lobes open like small palms, while their soft matt surface lets colour spread gently without hard reflections. As the leaves fold around one another, the warm veins become a fine drawing against a luminous background, giving a composition the freshness of a brushstroke that has only just touched the canvas.

Its charm lies in this double effect: from a distance, a bright mass; close up, a network of coloured detail. Beside dark ribbons of foliage or cool blue-green leaves, the contrast feels clear and unexpected. It needs no dramatic flowering display to hold attention; the leaves themselves take the role of the jewel.

What makes it special

A luminous leafy mosaic, with colour in the background and a separate pattern along the veins.

Light in the foliage

Yellow to golden-green leaf surfaces create a bright impression even when the plant is not flowering.

A red network

Red to bronze shades follow the veins, standing out against their pale background.

Broad lobes

Large matt leaves with seven to nine lobes form overlapping layers around the basal rosettes.

Why you will love it: it brings light and detail in one brushstroke, with leaves worth viewing both from across the garden and at close range.

In the garden & on the balconyPlacement & plant combinationsA luminous foliage accent · sheltered partial shade · dark and silver contrasts

Planting position

Light beside the path

Place it near a path or seating area where its leaf veins can be appreciated. Choose sheltered partial shade and allow approximately 45–50cm between plants in a group. In a pot, keep the roots away from surfaces that become intensely hot in the afternoon.

Colour & compatibility

Dark frame, cool depth

Very dark or silver foliage gives the golden-green leaves a clear outline. Keep this combination in humus-rich, cool but freely draining soil.

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ — fine, almost black ribbons making the luminous leaves stand out.
Hosta ‘Halcyon’ — a calm blue-green surface with a different, more elongated leaf shape.
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ — fine silver texture and purple tones linking with the red veins.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright partial shade with gentle morning light. Protect the pale leaves from scorching afternoon sun.

Watering

Maintain light, even moisture without standing water. Check more frequently in small pots and warm weather.

Climate & hardiness

Very cold hardy at RHS H7, although frost, wind and moisture influence the appearance of its winter foliage.

Safety

Intended as an ornamental, not for consumption. Place it away from pets that habitually chew plants.

Detailed careComplete care guideSeven practical points: Gentle light, Water at the base, Soil and crown, Moderate feeding, Tidying and flowers, Winter protection, Eventual space.

Gentle light

Provide bright partial shade and avoid the combination of strong sun, hot air and dry soil. Pale foliage needs particular care in south- or west-facing positions during hot summers.

Water at the base

Water as the surface begins to dry, before the entire growing medium dries out. Let excess water escape and do not leave the pot standing in a full saucer.

Soil and crown

Choose humus-rich, moderately fertile soil that retains some moisture but drains freely. Plant the crown level with the surface, without burying the point from which new leaves emerge.

Moderate feeding

Add a little well-rotted compost to borders in spring or use a light perennial feed in pots. Follow the label’s rate and do not try to correct natural colour variation with extra fertiliser.

Tidying and flowers

Carefully remove damaged outer leaves in early spring. Whitish to very pale pink flower sprays usually appear in summer; cut their stems once flowering has finished.

Winter protection

This evergreen cultivar retains its foliage in mild winters, although severe cold may damage some leaves. Protect small pots from prolonged freezing and check for crown lifting after frost.

Eventual space

Allow a leafy mound about 30cm high and 35–45cm wide, with flower sprays around 40cm tall. Its spread increases gradually during establishment and varies with cultivation.

Development over timeHow the coloured mosaic unfoldsFrom young golden-green leaves to a full mound and the quieter winter pause.

New lobed leaves

Basal rosettes produce young yellow-green leaves with characteristic red to bronze veins.

A full summer surface

Larger leaves overlap, the background may become yellower and fine flowering stems rise above the mound.

Rest and return

Growth slows in winter. Some foliage may remain, while fresh rosettes renew the display in spring.

Mature habit & dimensions

established mound

Foliage about 30cmSpread 35–45cmFlowers about 40cm

The leafy base reaches approximately 30cm in height and 35–45cm in spread. Broad lobed leaves are supported by stalks around basal rosettes, while fine flower sprays add height to approximately 40cm.

Form through time

two real states

Yellow-green young growthSummer foliage and flowers

Fresh golden greenBroad lobes open to reveal the red pattern.

Summer mosaicThe foliage fills out and fine pale flower sprays rise above it.

Both views retain the broad lobes and red veins, while showing different leaf ages and the addition of flowering stems.

What to expect after planting: The shift from younger yellow-green leaves to yellower mature surfaces is part of its appearance. Light also influences the strength of the pattern, so no single shade remains absolutely fixed.

History & originCultivar originGlenn Spil · Netherlands · crossed in 2015 and selected in 2016

Splashberry’s story began in April 2015 at Andijk in the Netherlands, within Glenn Spil’s breeding programme. A controlled cross was made between two non-commercial Heuchera selections: seed parent ‘083-13-K064-01’ and pollen parent ‘083-13-K037-03’.

In August 2016, at Heerhugowaard, Spil selected one seedling from the new generation. It stood out for its large lobed leaves, yellow to golden-green background and red to bronze veins. Together, these features gave the future Splashberry its distinctive leafy character.

Asexual propagation by meristem culture began as early as September 2016, also at Heerhugowaard. This allowed the selection to be reproduced while retaining its characteristic combination of shape and colour. The formal cultivar denomination is ‘IFHESBS’, while Splashberry is its trade name within the Indian Summer series.

On 13 December 2022, US plant patent USPP34845 was granted.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScience nobody asked forBotanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance

Different colours, different compartments

In plant cells, chlorophyll is held in chloroplasts, while anthocyanins that can produce red or purple tones accumulate in vacuoles. The coexistence of different pigments explains why a colourful leaf remains a photosynthetic organ.

Frequently asked questions

Six answers about Splashberry’s colour pattern, position and identity.

01Are the red veins normal?

Yes, they are a characteristic colour feature of Splashberry. The red to bronze pattern stands out against yellow or golden-green leaf surfaces.

02Why are the newest leaves greener?

Leaf age affects colour. Young leaves may be more yellow-green and become yellower as they mature, with additional variation caused by light.

03Can it remain in strong afternoon sun?

Sheltered partial shade is preferable during hot summers. Scorching sun combined with dry conditions can cause leaf scorch, particularly on pale foliage.

04What colour are its flowers?

They are small, whitish to very pale pink, on fine flower sprays. The cultivar’s main ornamental feature remains its coloured foliage.

05Are Splashberry and ‘IFHESBS’ different plants?

No. Splashberry is the trade name, while ‘IFHESBS’ is the formal denomination of the same cultivar, which belongs to the Indian Summer series.

06How much room will it need?

Allow approximately 35–45cm in spread and around 30cm in foliage height. Flowering stems may reach about 40cm without changing the low character of the base.

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Heuchera 'Indian Summer' Splashberry 12cm

Heuchera 'Indian Summer' Splashberry 12cm

Heuchera ‘Indian Summer’ Splashberry

What makes it special

Light in the foliage

A red network

Broad lobes

Light beside the path

Dark frame, cool depth

Care at a glance

Light

Watering

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Gentle light

Water at the base

Soil and crown

Moderate feeding

Tidying and flowers

Winter protection

Eventual space

New lobed leaves

A full summer surface

Rest and return

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through time

Different colours, different compartments

Frequently asked questions

Heuchera 'Indian Summer' Splashberry 12cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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