Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' PP8965 COPF (20)ct Flat Common Name: Coral Bells
Zone 3 to 8, Evergreen (in some or all zones) Full sun to full shade, depending on zone and conditions.
Plants reach 10 inches tall and 17 inches wide, clump-forming perennial.
Solid deep maroon-chocolate leaves with heavily ruffled edges curl to reveal the royal purple undersides of this selection. To compliment the compact mound of foliage, strong purple spikes about 30 inches tall carry an abundance of small purplish flowers that are great for fresh cut bouquets.
Fabulous compact habit looks great in containers or as edging.
Easy to grow average soil; Heucheras will perform best in organically rich, humus, medium wet, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers some afternoon shade in the south. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow.
Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends upon the temperatures. In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Clumps may be divided in the spring every 3 to 4 years .
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Edging, Mass planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen or focal point plant, Deer resistant, Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. |