Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Perennial Of The Day

Heuchera 'Oakington Jewel'
Alumroot, Coral Bells


Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 9A

Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm

Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm

Growth rate Average

Form Rounded

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Evergreen

Bloom Color Pink

Bloom Time Spring and Summer

Environment This plant tolerates some drought. This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green, silvery and variegated

This plant has attractive foliage.

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Culture Notes These herbaceous, evergreen, perennial herbs are increasing in popularity due to the fact that newer varieties of Heucheras offer taller and larger flowers, ruffled foliage and increased hardiness to heat, humidity and cold. Heucheras are already valued for their lovely, varied foliage and striking, bell-shaped flowers in various colors. Their stalks spike up from the center of the plant and vary in height.

When planting, make sure crowns are just above the soil level. Keep plants moist, but well-drained, and mulch before the onset of cold weather. It's highly unlikely that Heucheras will survive in clay. In the South, Heucheras do best if planted in partial shade; if grown in cooler climates, the plant flowers longer if spent blossoms are removed. Many Heucheras will attract both hummingbirds and bees.

The pink blossoms of 'Oakington Jewel' reach a height of approximately two feet and sit atop its low clusters of metallic-looking green foliage.

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