'Tiramisu' Heuchera PPAF
Common Name: Coral Bells
Zone 4 to 9, Evergreen (in some or all zones) Full sun to full shade.
Plants reach 8 to 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide, clump-forming perennial.
Chartreuse foliage has a heavy smattering of brick red coloration that radiates out from the midrib of each leaf, in spring and fall. Leaves lighten to chartreuse and develop a light silver overlay during summer. Tiny, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers appear in mid-summer on slender, wiry 12 to 14 inch stems rising well above the foliage mound may attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
'Tiramisu' tight compact habit looks great in containers or as edging. As a Heuchera villosa hybrid, this late bloomer has an increased tolerance of high heat and humidity over other species. H. villosa is native to the southeastern United States.
Easy to grow average soil; Heucheras will perform best in organically rich, humus, medium wet, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers some afternoon shade in the south. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow.
Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends upon the temperatures. In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Clumps may be divided in the spring every 3 to 4 years.
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Edging, Mass planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen or focal point plant, Deer resistant, Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
One quart container.
Not available for shipment to AK, AZ, CA, HI, OR or WA.
Price: $12.00
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