Tiarella ‘Running Tigris’ – A Vigorous Evergreen Groundcover Perennial
Tiarella ‘Running Tigris’ is a fast-spreading, evergreen perennial valued for its attractive, deeply lobed green leaves marked with bold dark central veining and its delicate creamy-white star-shaped flowers in spring. Forming a dense, low carpet, it spreads by runners, making it an excellent groundcover for shady areas. Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting, this variety combines beauty, texture, and practicality with very low maintenance requirements.
Why Grow Tiarella ‘Running Tigris’?
Decorative Foliage – Green leaves with striking dark central markings.
Spring Flowers – Airy spikes of creamy-white blooms.
Excellent Groundcover – Spreads by runners to form dense coverage.
Evergreen Habit – Provides year-round interest in mild winters.
Low Maintenance – Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Typically grows to 20–30cm (8–12in) in height, with a spreading habit that can extend to 60cm+ (24in+) through runners.
Where to Site Your Tiarella ‘Running Tigris’
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Woodland Gardens: Ideal for dappled shade
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Shaded Borders: Perfect under trees and shrubs
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Groundcover Planting: Suppresses weeds effectively
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Underplanting: Excellent beneath larger shrubs
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Containers: Suitable for shaded patio pots
How to Grow and Care
Soil – Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
Light – Partial to full shade for best foliage colour.
Watering – Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
Maintenance
Pruning: Remove old or damaged foliage in spring.
Mulching: Helps retain moisture and improve soil condition.
Containment: Can be controlled easily if spread is not desired.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Shade Perennials: Hosta, Brunnera, Heuchera
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Ferns: Dryopteris, Athyrium
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Bulbs: Snowdrops, Bluebells
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Shrubs: Rhododendron, Azalea
Conclusion
Tiarella ‘Running Tigris’ is a vigorous, evergreen groundcover perennial with striking foliage and delicate spring flowers. Perfect for woodland gardens and shaded areas, it provides beautiful texture, weed suppression, and low-maintenance performance.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
