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HEUCHERA 'Green Spice'
Commonly known as Alumroot, Bell flower, Coral bells
Silvery leaves with green veins and edged with green, developing purple tints in winter. Small white flowers
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EvergreenRounded, shallowly lobed leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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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. Insignificant flowers on wiry stems
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
HEUCHERA 'Green Spice'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWoody rootstock tends to push upwards. Mulch annually and lift and replant when necessary in late summerPests & DiseasesVine weevils, leaf eelwormPlace of originNorth America. Garden origin. USA. Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon
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Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral soil preferred
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Heuchera - Growing Guide
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