Heuchera sp. - Coral Bells 'Fire Alarm' - €7 per plant

Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' is an evergreen perennial that provides great ground cover in the woodland garden. A striking cultivar of Coral Bells with its foliage of thick, leathery leaves changing color throughout the seasons. The plant flowers in the summer, providing nectar to bees and other pollinators. Heucheras are typically pest-free perennials and can tolerate some drought and maritime conditions. To order this plant please contact us [email protected]. 

Context

  • native region: Eastern N. America 
  • native habitat: Loamy woods and shady calcareous slopes and rocks
  • family: Saxifragaceae

Predators

  • Heucheras are typically pest-free perennials.

Needs, tolerances 

  • ​Light: Full sun, semi shade or shade
  • soil pH:  Acid, neutral -basic alkaline 
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 -9
  • The plant is heat tolerant in zones 8 through 1
  • Drought tolerant
  • Salt tolerant 
  • Deer tolerant 
  • Grows well in dry shade

Known Hazards

  • None known

Overview

  • Evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m by 0.6 m.
  • It is hardy to zone 5 -9
  • In flower from July to August, seeds ripen from August to September.
  •  Hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs)
  • Pollinated by Bees.
    Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.
  • Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.
  • It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
  • It prefers moist soil.

Characteristics

  • form:evergreen perennial
  • layer : Ground Layer
  • habit: prostrate and clumping with limited spread 
  • height x width (m):0.3x0.6
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Products 

  • Medicinal: The root is very astringent and has been used in the treatment of cancer. It can be dried, ground into a powder and sprinkled onto wounds The root is harvested in the autumn and is dried for use in decoctions or as a powder.
  • Flowers: nectary, attracting pollinators  
  • Attractive foliage

Functions, behaviours

  • Spreading to form clumps 
  • Clumps can be divided every 3 - 4 years in August or early September.
  • A good ground cover plant for the woodland garden. Plants should be spaced about 35cm apart each way
  • The root pattern is rhizomatous with underground stems sending roots and shoots along their length but is limited in its spread
If you would like this plant send an email to [email protected] with your order. 
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