Coral bells (Heuchera 'Marmalade')
HEW-ker-ah
Genus:
Heuchera
The maple-shaped leaves of this heuchera are pale orange with overtones honey, amber, and even pale green. Some are a single color, while others are a fusion. Reddish brown flowers appear in summer. The flower spikes can give cut-flower arrangements a contemporary look.
-Sue Whetten, Regional Picks: Rocky Mountains, Fine Gardening issue #127
Care:
Moist, well-drained soil.
Propagation:
By division.
Problems:
No serious problems.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Growth Pace
Fast Grower
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Flowers,
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Early Summer,
Late Spring,
Spring,
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Style
Beds and Borders,
Shade
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Type
Perennials