'Caramel' heuchera (Heuchera 'Caramel')
HEW-ker-ah
Genus:
Heuchera
Heuchera 'Caramel' has H. villosa parentage, so it's more tolerant of heat and humidity that other heacheras. It has glowing, apricot-hued foliage that grows up to 12 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Pink flowers appear in spring. This plant performs well in both garden beds and containers, or as a groundcover when planted en masse. It may be evergreen on warmer climates.
Care:
Provide full sun to partial shade and consistantly moist, well-drained soil. Shade is prefered in southern locations.
Propagation:
Divide clumps in spring.
Problems:
Occasional powdery mildew or leaf spots may occur.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun Only
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Characteristics
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Early Summer,
Late Spring,
Spring,
Summer
Flower Color
Pink
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Color,
Container,
Foliage,
Ground Covers,
Shade,
Sun
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Tolerance
Frost Tolerant
Type
Perennials