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HEUCHERA 'Fire Chief'
Commonly known as Alumroot, Coral bells, Coral flower
Bright red leaves in spring darken to wine-red then eventually brown in late summer
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £10 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Woody rootstock tends to push upwards. Mulch annually and lift and replant when necessary -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, leaf eelworms -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Terra Nova Nurseries -
Evergreen
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Red
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
38cm (15in)
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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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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with rounded, shallowly lobed leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces panicles of pink and white flowers on red stems
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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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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
38cm (15in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilNeutral soil preferred
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Heuchera - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
