Overview
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad' PBR) is a clump-forming cultivar of alum root, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. This evergreen perennial features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern. It thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil of neutral pH. Suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting roses and shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heuchera
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Rounded, Shallowly lobed
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR)
- Propagation
- Division in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Leaf and bud eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR)?
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) need?
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Heuchera Amber Lady ('Inheuamlad'PBR)?
Division in autumn.
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