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  • HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats'
    HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Roscoea purpurea, Heuchera, Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HEUCHERA 'Purple Petticoats'

    Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower

     AWARD
    Excellent purple leaf which becomes more frilly in winter. Cream flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £12.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £10 each
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Good to know
      Woody rootstock tends to push upwards. Mulch annually and lift and replant when necessary in late summer
    • Pests & Diseases
      Vine weevils, leaf eelworms.
    • Place of origin
      North America.
    • Evergreen
    • Cream
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Vigorous, clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral soil preferred
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        40cm (16in)
       
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