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  • HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'
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    HEUCHERA 'Obsidian'

    Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower

     AWARD
    Glossy reddish-black leaves in spring darkening to near black by summer
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • Panicles
    • Fully hardy
    • Black
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      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
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        40cm (16in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral soil preferred
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      In a moist site
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
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