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Caramel Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Caramel'
Pronunciation: HEW-ker-a
SKU #04664
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; foliage clumps reach 10 to 14 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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| Description | New leaves emerge bright gold and mature to a peachy orange. The soft but showy color adds warmth and contrast to mixed containers and woodland borders. Thrives in the high heat and humidity of the South. Sun tolerant in cool northern gardens. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers part shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
| History | Discovered as a seedling in Hantay, France, it is believed to be a descendant of Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Pride'. The vigorous Heuchera villosa species is known for its tolerance to hot and humid summers. |
Details
| Description | New leaves emerge bright gold and mature to a peachy orange. The soft but showy color adds warmth and contrast to mixed containers and woodland borders. Thrives in the high heat and humidity of the South. Sun tolerant in cool northern gardens. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers part shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
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History
| History | Discovered as a seedling in Hantay, France, it is believed to be a descendant of Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Pride'. The vigorous Heuchera villosa species is known for its tolerance to hot and humid summers. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.