HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'
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HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'
Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower
Glossy reddish-black leaves in spring darkening to near black by summer
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £10 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
Leaf eelworms, vine weevil larvae -
Place of origin
North America -
Evergreen
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Panicles
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Black
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
40cm (16in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousVigorous, clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, deeply lobed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral soil preferred
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Full shade
In a moist site -
Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
40cm (16in)
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Heuchera - Growing Guide
