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Remove any dead or sun-scorched leaves to keep the foliage looking healthy. Because food is stored in the leaves, don't prune them back in fall; wait until spring, just as new growth is starting to emerge. Rarely a problem, because coral bells plants have outstanding resistance to foliar diseases and pests.
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Noteworthy Characteristics. Heuchera americana, commonly called coral bells or alumroot, is a clump-forming Missouri native perennial which occurs in somewhat dryish locations in rocky open woodlands and along ledges and crevices of bluffs. Typically features a 12- to 15-inch-tall basal clump of heart-shaped, 5- to 7-lobed, long-petioled leaves.
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Divide heuchera clumps as needed, or every three or four years. Deadhead the flowers, to promote more blooms, which may continue into summer. After the flowers are finished, simply cut off the stalks to help the plant put more energy into leaf production. If you wish, prune the foliage back in early spring, so new growth won't be crowded.
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Mature size: 10-30in Growth rate: Medium vigor Soil preference: Acid, neutral, slightly alkaline Best grown in: Part shade Time to plant: Early spring to early fall Peak season: Flowers spring, summer. Foliage: All year in most zones Hardiness zones: USDA Z4 Scientific name: Heuchera
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April 5, 2015 W HAT SHADE perennial has beautiful foliage in a dramatic color range, attractive flowers, offers multiseason interest with low maintenance, and is also drought tolerant and deer resistant—and inclined to cause indecision and perhaps dizziness if you try to select which variety to buy among the many in catalogs and garden centers?
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Common name of alumroot is in reference to the medicinal use of some species plants as an astringent to stop bleeding. 'Marmalade' is a vigorous, clump-forming coral bells cultivar that features unique russet to amber foliage and red-brown flowers. It is a cross between H. 'Amber Waves' (seed parent) and H. 'Huntsman' (pollen parent).
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This hardy native of North America can withstand the cold, offers a wide range of colourful foliage all year round, and wispy flowers on long stems in the spring. Also known as coral bells or alumroot, this evergreen perennial is a must, and as an autumn bedding plant, is hard to beat. Here's how to grow and care for it. About heuchera
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Tiny white flowers appear in spires in mid to late summer on stems rising above the foliage to 14-16" tall. The flowers are attractive, but it is the foliage that distinguishes this plant. Mocha means inter alia a brownish-chocolate color or, originally, a very fine coffee grown in Arabia and shipped from Yemen's port of Mocha.
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The Best Soil Planting Tips Show Me the Seeds! Heuchera Heave, Dividing Plants, and Removing Leaves Pests, Problems, and Diseases Recommended Cultivars (And Where to Buy Them) Until Next Time Best Uses The primary appeal of coral bells is its foliage.
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Heuchera is a Native American perennial plant that is found all over the country. It is more commonly known as Coral Bells and comes in many shades of purple, rose, green and variegated varieties. The plant makes a wonderful display in any shade garden and, although it does flower, it is grown more for the foliage.
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Space plants 1-2 feet apart. Light: Coral bells can be grown in a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to shade. Foliage color and bloom are best when plants receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Soil: Heuchera does best in rich well-draining soil, but is tolerant of clay or rocky soils and salt.
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Genus name honors Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1747), physician, botanist and medicinal plant expert at Wittenberg University, Germany. Hybrid name means resembling quaking grass or Briza. 'Chatterbox' features a basal mound (typically to 12" tall) of heart-shaped, lobed, slightly toothed, long-petioled medium-green leaves (2-4" wide).
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Dig a hole the same depth as the root ball. Then place the plant, adding compost or seedling fertilizer. Planting a coral bell into your garden is fairly straightforward. Dig a hole as deep as the plant or bare root and twice as wide. Take your coral bells out of its pot. Make sure to 'scruff' the root ball.
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Firm gently with your fingers then water in with more liquid plant food. Then, get mulching, using bark or other weed-free material to prevent weed growth and help retain moisture. Improve the soil if necessary and plant your heucheras 9-12in (23-30cm) apart. (Image credit: Andrew Cribb/Alamy Stock Photo)
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Updated on August 16, 2023 Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann In This Article View All Plant Attributes Heuchera Care Types of Heuchera Pruning Propagating Heuchera Photo: Getty Images / Gratysanna Heuchera plants are ground cover perennial plants that grow low in the shade. There are more than 50 species, native to North America.
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What to Know About Heuchera. Heucheras are herbaceous perennials that typically grow about a foot tall and have a mounding habit. The leaves are 3 to 5" across, on long stems that emerge from the base of the plant. Though heuchera are usually grown for their ornamental foliage, most varieties also produce a nice display of flowers.