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Heuchera borders

Heuchera L.

Creating borders using Heuchera requires considering the vertical growth of the rosette, the evergreen nature of the foliage, and the sensitivity of the root system to waterlogging when planted densely.

In the reference 18 varieties crop Coral Flower, where this is mentioned in the description.

The vertical growth of the Heuchera crown leads to gradual exposure of the stem, which necessitates regular division of the plant every 3–4 years or systematic mulching and hilling to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the border. Unlike deciduous crops, Heuchera retains its decorative rosette throughout the winter; therefore, pruning of leaves in autumn is prohibited—dead parts should only be removed during the spring.

Dense planting at intervals of 30–35 cm increases the risk of root rot, making the installation of drainage at a depth of 20–25 cm mandatory. When forming extended lines, it is important to consider the light regime: varieties with different leaf colors require individual selection of sun exposure to avoid loss of color intensity or fading of individual sections of the border.

General information about the subject — on the page Border plantings.

Sources8

Varieties of Coral Flower mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Color Dream

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Kwekerij en Tuincentrum Van den Top

1 record

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Witteman & Co. Multiflora B.V.

1 record

Big Top Gold

Terminated

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Witteman & Co. Multiflora B.V.

1 record

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Diederik Scheys

1 record

IFHECHEB

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

INNOFLORA PLANT BREEDING B.V.

1 record