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Heuchera

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Coral Bells

Heuchera Variety - 'Rave On'
Heuchera Variety – ‘Rave On’

Hardy and a good plant for part shade, Heuchera’s will grow well in the garden as well as in hanging baskets. Some do like more sun than others so choose wisely and they will thrive with little care.

Although we mainly see cultivars for sale, species such as H. ‘citronelle’ will actually grow and flower in fairly deep shade.

Heuchera plant with red foliage
Heuchera plant with red foliage

Part of the Saxifragaceae family and with a large number of species available Heuchera perform a useful task and are easy to care for in the garden. They are grown for the colorful foliage as well as being heavy flowering.

Best described as a ‘clumping perennial’ all varieties  do well in the border or in a pot as a specimen plant and are great plants for edges and borders. H. ‘Amethyst Myst’ (picture right) is loved for the burgundy foliage.

Growing Heuchera

Easily grown in full sun or light shade, in a humus rich, well-drained soil.

Heuchera Frosted Violet
Heuchera Frosted Violet

Some protection from hot afternoon sun is desirable. Deadhead  after flowering to promote a second flush of flowering.

Heuchera make neat clumps with attractive foliage and provide an ongoing display of flowers.

Consider planting  in the rock garden or perennial border, or perhaps in a pot as a specimen.

Ongoing Care

Evergreen in all but the coldest climates these are really an easy care plant. Given a humus rich well drained soil, moisture during summer and mulch to maintain a cool root run little maintenance is required.

Some gardeners like to divide and replant every year or two to maintain freshness and vigorous growth. Division is best carried out in autumn or late winter.

General Information

  • Species – Heuchera
  • Common Name – Heuchera, Coral bells or Alum Root
  • Growth Habit – Clump forming perennial
  • Growth Rate – Medium to fast.
  • Soil – Humus rich well drained.
  • Sun – Best in light shade.
  • Water – Keep moist although hardy once established
  • Landscaping Uses – Hanging baskets, mass planting in borders, underplanting taller shrubs.
  • Pruning – Clean up old foliage in late winter.
  • Propagation – Division
  • Container growing – Yes
Heuchera 'Blondie'
Heuchera ‘Blondie’ In Flower

Heuchera Varieties and cultivars

Look for the new hybrids including

  • Heuchera Blondie
  • Heuchera Little Cutie
  • Heuchera ‘Raspberry Regal’ makes a good cut flower.
  • Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’,
  • Heuchera, ‘Chocolate Ruffles’,
  • H. ‘Plum Pudding’
  • H. ‘Firefly’.
  • H. sanguinea.
  • H. villosa.
  • H. americana ‘Green Spice’ and “Berry smoothie’ are also worth looking for.

Where To Buy


yellow house perennials
YELLOW HOUSE PERENNIALS - ph 02) 4421 8681 mob 0417 433 357
Large range of Rare, Unusual and Old Fashioned Perennials. Includes Artemisias, Achilleas, Geraniums, Geums, Salvias, Penstemon and Francoa.
www.yellowhouseheritageperennials.com.au
CLOVER HILL PLANTS
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
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GARNER PLANT DELIVERY
Indoor Plant specialists for Melbourne. - Ph : 0435 677 428

"Indoor potted house plants & plant gifts delivered throughout Melbourne.
Delivering quality indoor plants with convenience every time. Easy online plant purchasing, gift wrapping and delivery Melbourne."
www.garnerstore.com.au
 
muskers
MUSKER'S at BROUGHTON HALL Rare Plant Nursery - ph 0417056110
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au
Fuchsia from Brenlissa Fuchsias
BRENLISSA FUCHSIA NURSERY -PH 0438393578.
862 Midland Highway Mount Rowan Vic 3352
We offer over 245 varieties of Fuchsia, tubestock, pots, baskets and standards. Mail order specialists. Open 7 days by appointment.
www.brenlissaonlinenursery.com.au
Perennial plants
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
Lynn's Rare Plants
LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

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