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HEUCHERA
Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower
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.
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EvergreenRounded to heart-shaped leaves.
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HerbaceousEarly 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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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowFlowers are good for cutting. Mulch annually as the rootstock pushes upwards. Wildlife plant - bees.
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, leaf eelworms
Place of originNorth America, mainly Rocky Mountains. -
Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilWith moistureNeutral soil preferred
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of HEUCHERA
HEUCHERA 'Blondie'
orange-peach coloured foliage and yellow flowers
HEUCHERA 'Boysenberry'
red, orange and mahogany shades of ruffled leaves
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Cherry Cola'
rich red-brown foliage and cherry-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Chocolate Ruffles'
chocolate ruffled leaves with a maroon underside showing the ruffles. White flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Fire Chief'
bright red leaves in spring darken to wine-red then eventually brown in late summer
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Green Spice'
silvery leaves with green veins and edged with green, developing purple tints in winter. Small white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Lime Marmalade'
dense, frilly, lime-green foliage. This variety has a much stronger habit than other lime coloured heucheras and will tolerate some sun
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Marmalade'
luxurious, rich, shiny undulating evergreen foliage ranging from umber to deep sienna. Striking hot pink undersides
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'
glossy reddish-black leaves in spring darkening to near black by summer
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Palace Purple'
RHS Plant of the Decade 1983 - 1992. Dark purple foliage, cream/pink flowers
HEUCHERA 'Plum Pudding'
plum coloured shiny metallic foliage which excels in early spring
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats'
excellent purple leaf which becomes more frilly in winter. Cream flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HEUCHERA 'Wild Rose'
large bright purple leaves with darker veining
Gift-wrapping available
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