heucherella x 'pumpkin spice' (coral bells)
$23.95
- large lobed leaves
- bronze-red foliage holds its colour well
- mahogany centres shadow darker veining
- dark red stems hold cream coloured blooms
- bloom time: late spring
- zone 4
- height 20-25cm
- spread 60-80cm
- colour cream
- 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
- drought tolerant, once established
- attracts butterflies
- evergreen
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)