Download Planting and Cultural Care For Heucheras (Coral Bells) Evergreen

Planting and Cultural Care For Heucheras (Coral Bells) Evergreen (in milder climates) and semi‐evergreen mounding foliage Coral Bells are native to the woodlands and are member of the Saxifrage family preferring good drainage in sun or shade. In recent years breeders have been developing them in a wide variety of showy foliage colours. Upright panicles of small bell‐shaped flowers, which are attractive to bees and hummingbirds, bloom in a range of creamy whites, pinks and bright red. They usually bloom mid‐spring through early summer. Some varieties are repeat bloomers. Heucheras provide year‐round interest to garden beds, borders and containers. They are also useful as ground cover plants. In recent years there has been much effort towards breeding new varieties of the villosa‐type Heucheras, these varieties boast a greater heat and humidity tolerance that is especially useful in southern climates. Most are large structured and bloom in summer in an array of colourful combinations.
How to Grow Heucheras: Heucheras are suitable for most gardens, being tolerant of a wide range of soil types from acid to alkaline and clay to sand. They prefer well‐drained consistently moist soil, not wanting to be waterlogged or extremely dry. Full sun to partial shade is preferred; Heucheras grown in deep shade tend to lose their brilliant colours. To keep Heucheras looking their best, old flower spikes can be removed after flowering however it is best to cut‐back and remove tired‐looking foliage in spring. Heucheras can lift out of the ground over time, so lifting, dividing and replanting deeper with the crown just above the soil will re‐invigorate old plants. Mulch afterwards with a layer of organic matter to protect the plants.
Fertilization, Diseases & Pests: Heucheras are not heavy feeders but will benefit from a light application of fertilizer in spring. Mulching with a layer of organic matter, careful not to cover the center of the plant, will also help protect from moisture evaporation and vine weevil larvae damage, which can sometimes be a problem. Heucheras are not plagued with attacks from slugs or snails. Heuchera rust can be a problem for some Heuchera, especially those with yellow, gold or orange foliage. It is prevalent in cool, damp spring conditions with lack of air circulation, it specific to Heucheras and Saxifrage and does not spread to other plant types. Cutting back/removing the infected foliage together with an appropriate fungicide is the best control. Increased temperatures and drier summer conditions should retard the development as well. Do not water from overhead and water only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry before night. New Name Size Amethyst Mist 12" x 24"
Autumn Leaves 16” x 24”
Beaujolais 14” x 24”
Heuchera Exposure Description Dark purple foliage in Spring with showy silver speckles in Summer, pink flowers. Leaves are red in spring, taupe in summer and ruby‐red in fall. Huge burgundy leaves with silver veins. Name Size Bella Notte 16" x 14”
Berry Smoothie 24” x 18”
Black Taffeta 12” x 12”
Heuchera Exposure Description Very lush, dark purple foliage. Great heat tolerance. Bold round leaves emerge metallic rose‐
pink. Excellent heat tolerance. New Blackout 18" x 24”
Blondie 5” x 8” Bressingham Hybrid 30” x 18”
Can Can 24" x 16"
Checkers 24" x 24”
Cherry Cola 16” x 16”
Chocolate Veil 30" x 18”
New Coco 6” x 9” Creole Nights 10” x 18”
New Crimson Curls 18” x 24”
Delta Dawn 10” x 12”
Electra 14” x 18”
Encore 18” x 18”
New Forever Purple 12” x 20”
New Georgia Peach 24” x 24”
New Ginger Ale 24” x 16”
Dark purple, glossy, ruffled leaves. Gently lobed leaves of deep charcoal black with a smooth and shiny surface. Taller sprays of ivory‐white flowers appear in early summer. Great compact growing variety with caramel coloured leaves. Rounded, deep green leaves. Red flowers. Compact,mounding shape. Flowers are attractive to Hummingbirds. Light purple, ruffled mounding foliage with metallic silver overtones. Silvery metallic leaves, veined with green. Sprays of creamy flowers appear in June. Performs best in full shade. Rust red leaves with cherry red flowers. Chocolate‐purple, satiny, bold leaves up to 8” across. Cream flowers in June/July. Dark chocolate‐brown ruffled leaves with light pink flowers. Large glossy, almost black leaves. Ruffled bronzy‐brown foliage with bright white flowers. Large, round green leaves with red centres in the spring and fall. Bright yellow leaves with dark red veins. Leaves turn brighter yellow in summer. Leaves turn from silvery purple in spring to light rose in summer. Gorgeous glossy purple leaves all year long. Purple‐pink flowers in summer. Leaves are peach coloured in spring changing to rose‐purple in fall and winter. Leaves are ginger coloured with gorgeous flowers of ginger‐yellow and light pink. Name Size Ginger Peach 18” x 24”
Green Spice 12" x 14"
Lime Ruffles 12” x 18”
Midnight Claret 24” x 10”
Obsidian 20" x 16”
Palace Purple 24" x 18”
Pinot Gris 10" x 14”
Plum Pudding 24" x 24”
Quilter’s Joy 10” x 16”
Rio 10” x 14”
Silver Scrolls 8" x 12" Stormy Seas 30" x 28”
Sweet Tart 6” x 10” Velvet Night 24" x 18"
Vienna 10” x 16”
Name Size Alabama Sunrise 18" x 18" Dayglow Pink 16” x 18” Gold Zebra 16” x 16” Heuchera Exposure New
Description Large ruffled leaves constantly change between peach, coral and copper colours. Very fast growing. This unique hybrid has a silvery base, deep burgundy venation, and dark green edging. Pink flowers. Vigorous growing Heuchera with lime green leaves with a white overly. Dark chocolate‐purple leaves with silver blotches. Darkest variety, which does not fade, even in full sun. Dark purple leaves. Creamy‐white flowers in summer. Perennial of year in 1991. Ginger leaves with silvery overlay age to smoky rose with a rosy purple underside. Cream flowers bloom throughout the summer. Ruffled plum‐purple foliage with silver marbling between the veins. Pink flowers. A favourite for many gardeners! Crisp, defined silver markings stand out against the bronze foliage. Leaves open peach change to amber, tan and finally yellow. Metallic silver leaves with dark veining. Showy white with pink flowers. Burgundy foliage with silver/grey overcast. White flowers. Bright lime‐green foliage forms a nice tight mound. Striking red and hot pink flowers in summer. Velvety, dark purple leaves with bright purple highlights. White flowers. Beautiful multi‐tone leaves of orange and red. Great compact habit. Heucherella Exposure Description Leaves change colours with the seasons. From gold in spring to green in summer and orange in fall. Light green leaves with a brown centre. Masses of showy pink flowers in late spring. Bright yellow, feathery leaves marked with dark red. Name Size Solar Eclipse 10" x 16" Heucherella Exposure Solar Power 16" x 20" Stoplight 16” x 12” Sunrise Falls 7" x 30" New Sweet Tea 20” x 24” Name Size Dark Star 10" x 14” Jeepers Creepers 8” x 24” Pink Skyrocket 6" x 12" Spring Symphony 7" x 10" Sugar & Spice 12" x 12” Description Leaves are red brown bordered in lime green combined with broadly scalloped edges and white flowers. The yellow to lime green foliage is splattered with red markings. Will take the full sun. Large yellow leaves with dark red centres. Pure white flowers in late spring. A vigorous trailer with large yellow maple shaped leaves and red veins. The flowers are white. Gorgeous orange‐red leaves in spring lighten up in fall. Tiarella Exposure Description Unusual star‐shaped leaves with very dark centres. Excellent mounding shape & strong blooming with pinkish‐white flowers. Bold, well marked foliage with a creeping habit. Large white flowers. Flowers of shrimp pink are held above the cut and marked foliage. Bronze in sun, black in shade. Compact foliage with leaves "painted" with black along the mid‐rib. Covered with many light pink flowers. Glossy deep green leaves with a dark central blotch. Abundant light pink, slighted fragrant flowers.