Montrose Ruby Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Montrose Ruby'
SKU
06604
Valued for deep bronze foliage with silver veining and glowing reddish bronze undersides. Foliage has a red glow during the cooler seasons. Sprays of light blue summer flowers. Use as an edging plant in perennial beds or to add interest to woodland gardens and containers. Provides rich contrast for combining with bright flowers and leaves. Evergreen in mild climates; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HEW-ker-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Clumping foliage reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Sun tolerant in cool summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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