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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Height
    45cm (18in)
  • Spread
    38cm (15in)
  • 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.
    Clump-forming perennial with rounded, shallowly lobed leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces panicles of pink and white flowers on red stems
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

HEUCHERA 'Fire Chief'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£12.50 each 
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Any 3+ for £10 each
  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Red
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral soil preferred
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Heuchera - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  38cm (15in)
 

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
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