Heuchera cultivars

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Coral Bells

 
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Description

These perennials have wonderful flowers in colors ranging from white to deep crimson. The flower spikes bloom in spring and/or summer, with an overall height of 2' tall. Foliage is ruffled, lobed and ranges in colors from chocolate to silver to dark green. Some of the foliage have prominent veins. Heuchera prefer part to full shade in warm inland areas,with well draining rich soil.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.