Heuchera Cherry Cola - Description

Heuchera Cherry Cola is a vibrant and attractive perennial plant known for its stunning foliage and charming flowers. This plant offers year-round interest with its ruffled leaves that display a mix of cherry-red and dark bronze hues. In late spring to early summer, it produces airy spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers that add a delicate touch to garden borders or containers. Perfect for adding color to shaded areas, Heuchera Cherry Cola is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Description

Potted: Heuchera sanguinea - Perennial Plant

Common Name: Coral Bells

Other Names: Alumroot

Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors

Size: Height 20-30 cm, Spread 25-35 cm

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Delivery

Delivery Info: Delivered as a potted plant. Shipping within Ireland typically takes 3-5 business days. Plants are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Characteristics

Mature Size: Reaches up to 30 cm in height and spreads up to 35 cm.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-evergreen, maintaining foliage year-round in milder climates.

Preferred Position: Thrives in partial shade to full shade. Prefers a sheltered spot away from strong winds.

Shape - Plant Characteristics: Forms a neat, compact mound with attractive, ruffled foliage and airy flower spikes.

Hardy or Not Hardy: Fully hardy in Ireland's temperate oceanic climate.

Diseases: Generally disease-resistant but can occasionally suffer from rust or powdery mildew if conditions are too humid.

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for borders, containers, and ground cover. Excellent for adding year-round interest to shaded areas and underplanting shrubs or trees.

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Partial shade to full shade.

Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, fully hardy.

Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.

Pruning Advice: Remove old and damaged leaves in early spring. Deadhead flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Heuchera Cherry Cola - Planting Instructions

Sowing Time: Best planted in spring or autumn.

Instructions: Ensure the soil is well-drained and enriched with organic matter. Water regularly until established.

Trench Preparation: Prepare a planting hole twice the width of the root ball and the same depth. Mix in compost or well-rotted manure.

Positioning of Plants: Space plants approximately 25-35 cm apart to allow for growth.

Plant Spacing: 25-35 cm between plants.

Pruning: Remove