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Marmalade Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Marmalade'
Pronunciation: HEW-ker-a
SKU #02887
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Foliage mound grows 10 in. tall, 16 in. wide; flower stems to 18 in. tall.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Description | Dramatic foliage ranges from deep golden hues to glowing reddish pink with undulating margins. Golden mature foliage features hot pink undersides. Sweet sprays of tiny white flowers emerge on vivid red stems. An outstanding seasonal accent for border or woodland garden. 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, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| 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, Edging |
| Design Ideas | Vibrant foliage is a year-round high contrast accent for dark green and purple foliage in mixed borders. Use in small irregular groups for the woodland garden or in naturalistic rock garden settings. In more formal gardens use as a mass focal point or as linear edging. It is excellent viewed up close for both foliage and flowers in smaller gardens Good plant for nestling landscape boulders or to round the base of pedestal or fountain. Great for pots and troughs, even window boxes as a foliage accent. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| 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 root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
| History | Heuchera is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. The genus was named after 18th century German physician, Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1746). With a slightly sour taste, the leaves are edible and can be used in salads and sandwiches. Native Americans used these thick roots for a medicinal by drying and then pounding them into a wound dressing, hence the common name, alum root. Marmalade was Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon. It is part of their extensive breeding program for Heuchera native to North America This hybrid is related to H.americana of the eastern U.S. and H. micrantha, a native to the west. |
Details
| Description | Dramatic foliage ranges from deep golden hues to glowing reddish pink with undulating margins. Golden mature foliage features hot pink undersides. Sweet sprays of tiny white flowers emerge on vivid red stems. An outstanding seasonal accent for border or woodland garden. 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, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| 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, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Vibrant foliage is a year-round high contrast accent for dark green and purple foliage in mixed borders. Use in small irregular groups for the woodland garden or in naturalistic rock garden settings. In more formal gardens use as a mass focal point or as linear edging. It is excellent viewed up close for both foliage and flowers in smaller gardens Good plant for nestling landscape boulders or to round the base of pedestal or fountain. Great for pots and troughs, even window boxes as a foliage accent. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| 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 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 | Heuchera is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. The genus was named after 18th century German physician, Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1746). With a slightly sour taste, the leaves are edible and can be used in salads and sandwiches. Native Americans used these thick roots for a medicinal by drying and then pounding them into a wound dressing, hence the common name, alum root. Marmalade was Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon. It is part of their extensive breeding program for Heuchera native to North America This hybrid is related to H.americana of the eastern U.S. and H. micrantha, a native to the west. |
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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.