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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
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowFlowers are good for cutting. Mulch annually as the rootstock pushes upwards. Wildlife plant - bees.Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, leaf eelwormsPlace of originNorth America, mainly Rocky Mountains.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilWith moistureNeutral soil preferred
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of HEUCHERA

HEUCHERA 'Blondie'
orange-peach coloured foliage and yellow flowers

HEUCHERA 'Boysenberry'
red, orange and mahogany shades of ruffled leaves

HEUCHERA 'Cherry Cola'
rich red-brown foliage and cherry-red flowers

HEUCHERA 'Chocolate Ruffles'
chocolate ruffled leaves with a maroon underside showing the ruffles. White flowers

HEUCHERA 'Fire Chief'
bright red leaves in spring darken to wine-red then eventually brown in late summer


HEUCHERA 'Green Spice'
silvery leaves with green veins and edged with green, developing purple tints in winter. Small white flowers

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

HEUCHERA 'Marmalade'
luxurious, rich, shiny undulating evergreen foliage ranging from umber to deep sienna. Striking hot pink undersides

HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'
glossy reddish-black leaves in spring darkening to near black by summer

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


HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats'
excellent purple leaf which becomes more frilly in winter. Cream flowers

HEUCHERA 'Wild Rose'
large bright purple leaves with darker veining
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