Product description
Heuchera are versatile and tough perennials that grow short in height but have the ability to brighten up shady areas in any garden. This is due to the fact that their foliage is brightly coloured and retains its shades throughout the year. Marmalade is a compact variety that forms a neat mound of ruffled leaves, reddish-orange in colour. It is suitable for mixed borders and garden containers.
Marmalade adds beautiful warm colours to a garden. It features deeply-lobed or maple-shaped leaves that are heavily ruffled or wavy at the edge. The leaves emerge and retain amber-red colour with pinkish undersides. In summer, tall panicles of small showy brown flowers bloom all over the mound of Marmalade. These flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding wildlife interest to your garden.
Due to the shape of its flowers and exotic foliage colours, Marmalade is also known as the Coral Bell. It prefers shady spots in a garden, although it performs well even in full sun. Plant it in any soil, it is adaptable to all but the extremely wet ones. An exposed location with winds is not an issue for this Heuchera as it can tolerate extreme weather conditions.
An easy to grow perennial, even for amateur gardeners. Marmalade does not need much pruning other than simple trimming of any fading or damaged leaves in spring. Water moderately between dry periods.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Herbaceous plants die back below the soil in the Winter and may be supplied in their dormant state during this time. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring.
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Heuchera plants thrive with a layer of mulch to retain moisture and keep the roots cool during hot weather.
How to Water
Heuchera prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, but avoid overwatering as they don't like soggy conditions. Water at the base to prevent leaf disease.
How to Plant
Plant Heuchera in well-drained soil. Choose a spot with partial to full shade. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant in, and cover the roots with soil. Space plants 30-45cm apart for good air circulation.