heuchera x 'berry smoothie' (coral bells)*
$23.95
- upright stems with panicles of small white flowers
- leaves emerge a bright pink and darken to a purple-pink in the summer
- excellent fall colour
- large, round, lobed leaves
- semi-evergreen foliage
- bloom time: may to june
- zone 4
- height 40-50cm
- spread 50-60cm
- 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
- attracts hummingbirds
- attracts butterflies
- heat tolerant
- evergreen
- drought tolerant, once established
- low maintenance
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)