Heuchera PRIMO™ 'WILD ROSE' coral bells
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,6m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
semi-deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
less showy but noticeable
location
full sun to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
If you are a heuchera collector or simply a lover of beautiful plants don't miss this coral bells specialty. It is called Wild Rose from the PRIMO™ series bred by Hans Hansen from Walters Gardens in Michigan. The first plants were selected in 2013 and the patent No. PP29923 was issued in 2018.
Description of the plant:
Wild Rose is a stunning coral bells variety with a striking foliage colour. Its leaves are rich purple red with conspicuous deep mahogany red veins. They are palmate with rounded lobes and only slightly undulated margins. Small pink flowers are borne atop 60 cm tall, slender, pale purple red stems in May and June. They can be cut off if only beautiful foliage is what you desire. Leaves show good resistance to mild frost and are quite nice even in winter.Coral bells can take almost any soil with ample moisture and good drainage. They do best in partial shade or filtered sun, however, if you make sure they will not dry out you can place them in full sun, too. They can also live in dark shade where their colours will not be too rich, such location is usually best for light coloured varieties. Cut off all leaves in early spring to encourage growth of new foliage. Fully hardy to abt. -34°C (USDA zone 4), and suitable for outdoor pots.
Last update 03-01-2019
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