Heuchera
sanguinea
Bressingham
Coral Bell, Alum Root
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Type:
Perennials,Groundcovers
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Height:
Medium 18-24" (Plant 10" to 16" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Spring to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
3-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Acidic
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Flower Color / Accent:
Mixed /
Mixed
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These are the old-fashioned style of Coral Bells, grown for their bright display of flowers in early summer. A beautiful range of pastels in shades of red to pink to white. Lovely evergreen foliage and graceful airy displays of flowers over a long period. Patented.
Features to Note:
- Groundcovers
- Seaside/Salt tolerant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Dry Shade Tolerant
- Edgers
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Evergreen
- Attracts Butterflies
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
- Web Only
General Information:
Heuchera make excellent border plants with their nearly evergreen foliage in neat clumps. Dainty flowers are held aloft on airy stems in May through July. Can be used in a shady courtyard pot or as a ground cover under deciduous trees. Prefers average to moist soil conditions..
Plant Care:
Benefits from deadheading. Watch for frost heaving - mulch can help. It keeps the mature crown in contact with the soil and keeps the soil moist in the summer as well. Must have good drainage over the winter, though, so don't over-do the overwintering mulching. Shear off any damaged leaves in early spring to make room for new foliage. Can be divided every 3 years in spring.
