heuchera x 'green spice' (coral bells)
$23.95
- AKA heuchera x 'eco-improved'
- white flowers
- green leaves with red veining have a silver overlay and dark green margin
- red veining becomes more prominent in cooler months
- leaves take on a bright orange colour in the fall
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 3
- height 20-25cm
- spread 35-40cm
- colour white
- grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial sun
- newer cultivars are bred to tolerate more extreme growing conditions such as drought, heat, humidity, and exposure levels
- heuchera are very versatile and create an excellent, colour, contrast option, in mass or as an individual, accent perennial
- remove spent flowers from taller cultivars to keep a uniform appearance
- when planting, it is important to note that the crown should remain slightly above the soil level to prevent stem rot
- root weevils are a common problem for coral bells
- partial sun/shade, full shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts hummingbirds
- low maintenance
- evergreen
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)