Heuchera 'Crimson Curls'
Alumroot 'Crimson Curls'
Original:Crimson Curls' heuchera is fairly pest free, but it requires constant moisture to look its best. White flowers contrast with ruby-colored foliage that deepens in direct sun. 'Crimson Curls' flowers in late spring, and if deadheaded, will flower again by late summer. It needs too much water to grow well in containers. Instead, use it massed along a walkway or in a woodland bed. -Ron Smith, Regional Picks: Upper Plains, Fine Gardening issue #120 Noteworthy Characteristics: Ruby-colored foliage. Needs constant moisture. Care: Provide full sun to light shade and constantly moist, loamy soil high in organic matter. Deadhead for a second bloom. Problems: Generally trouble-free Read more: http://www.finegardening.com/crimson-curls-coral-bells-heuchera-crimson-curls#ixzz4dh7vSRej New:Heuchera is commonly known as Alumroot or Coral bells and is a frost hardy perennial grown primarily for its attractive, evergreen foliage. They can be found with varying leaf sizes in many different, stunning, colours and shades.They produce small flowers on nodding stems some being taller than others. If planted in shade, the foliage will be more pronounced than if they are in full sun.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Alumroot 'Crimson Curls'
Latin name
Heuchera 'Crimson Curls'
type
Evergreen Perennials
family
Saxifragaceae
ph
5.5 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Heuchera 'Crimson Curls'
Original:Crimson Curls' heuchera is fairly pest free, but it requires constant moisture to look its best. White flowers contrast with ruby-colored foliage that deepens in direct sun. 'Crimson Curls' flowers in late spring, and if deadheaded, will flower again by late summer. It needs too much water to grow well in containers. Instead, use it massed along a walkway or in a woodland bed. -Ron Smith, Regional Picks: Upper Plains, Fine Gardening issue #120 Noteworthy Characteristics: Ruby-colored foliage. Needs constant moisture. Care: Provide full sun to light shade and constantly moist, loamy soil high in organic matter. Deadhead for a second bloom. Problems: Generally trouble-free Read more: http://www.finegardening.com/crimson-curls-coral-bells-heuchera-crimson-curls#ixzz4dh7vSRej New:Heuchera is commonly known as Alumroot or Coral bells and is a frost hardy perennial grown primarily for its attractive, evergreen foliage. They can be found with varying leaf sizes in many different, stunning, colours and shades.They produce small flowers on nodding stems some being taller than others. If planted in shade, the foliage will be more pronounced than if they are in full sun.
Flowering Season
From Mid Spring TO Mid Autumn
Heuchera flower through the spring, summer and into autumn depending on the variety.
Planting out
From Mid Spring TO Late Summer
Plant out container grown plants into partial shade or sunny site that is fertile and free draining.