Common Name: Vesuvius Heuchera, Vesuvius Coral Bells
Description
Forms a clump of deep purple leaves with airy scapes of orange red flowers.
Pronunciation
(HEW-ker-ah)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Sunlight
half day morning sun, part sun, may burn in full sun
Moisture
average, moist
Soil & Site
average
Flowers
orange red, borne on airy panicles, 16 inch tall scapes
Leaves
deep purple leaves with light silver overlay
Dimensions
flower spikes to 16 inches
Maintenance
Depending on the species some will produce a prodigious amount of flower scapes and these should be deadheaded. I prefer to gently remove the dead leaves in the spring. Gently is the key word since some Heuchera do not produce stout clumps and pieces are easily broken off. Heuchera tend to frost heave, a mulch will help prevent this. Gently pushing the plants back into the ground in the spring is a good practice. Rejuvenation by division may be need as the plants get older and form thick heavy stems at the base of the plant.
Propagation
division
Cultivar Origin
Terra Nova Nursery, USA, 2000
Notes & Reference
References: #105-Heuchera and Heucherellas (Dan Heims, Grahame), #119-Heuchera, Tiarella and Heucherella A Gardeners Guide (Charles and Martha Oliver)