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HEUCHERA
Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower
All Flower MAY-AUG
Colourful groundcover, good for cut-flowers and attractive to bees.
Has a habit of rising out of the ground so lift and replant or divide after 3 years.
Genus of about 55 species of evergreen and semi-evergreen perennials from woodland and rocky sites in North America, chiefly the Rocky Mountains, with a few from Mexico.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - rounded to heart-shaped leaves.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - mound- or clump-forming perennials with woody rootstocks. Grown for their attractive foliage, especially the darker coloured varieties.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - flowers are good for cutting. Mulch annually as the rootstock pushes upwards. Wildlife plant - bees. -
Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, leaf eelworms -
Place of origin - North America, mainly Rocky Mountains. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - with moisture
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Neutral soil preferred
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Heuchera - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of HEUCHERA
HEUCHERA 'Blondie' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Orange-peach coloured foliage and yellow flowers
HEUCHERA 'Cherry Cola' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Rich red-brown foliage and cherry-red flowers
HEUCHERA 'Chocolate Ruffles' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Chocolate ruffled leaves with a maroon underside showing the ruffles. White flowers
HEUCHERA 'Fire Chief' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Bright red leaves in spring darken to wine-red then eventually brown in late summer
HEUCHERA 'Green Spice' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Bell flower, Coral bells.
Silvery leaves with green veins and edged with green, developing purple tints in winter. Small white flowers
HEUCHERA 'Lime Marmalade' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Dense, frilly, lime-green foliage. This variety has a much stronger habit than other lime coloured heucheras and will tolerate some sun
HEUCHERA 'Marmalade' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Luxurious, rich, shiny undulating evergreen foliage ranging from umber to deep sienna. Striking hot pink undersides
HEUCHERA 'Obsidian' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Glossy reddish-black leaves in spring darkening to near black by summer
HEUCHERA 'Palace Purple' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
RHS Plant of the Decade 1983 - 1992. Dark purple foliage, cream/pink flowers
HEUCHERA 'Plum Pudding' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Plum coloured shiny metallic foliage which excels in early spring
HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats' >
Commonly known as: Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower.
Excellent purple leaf which becomes more frilly in winter. Cream flowers
