Overview
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, semi evergreen foliage. Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs and ground cover.
About
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' is a clump-forming perennial in the Saxifragaceae with semi‑evergreen foliage. It suits partial shade and prefers a loam soil that is neutral in pH and moist but well‑drained. Flowering occurs from May to August. The cultivar is often used for underplanting, containers and as ground cover where sheltered conditions are available.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heuchera
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'
- Propagation
- Division in late summer or early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Leaf and bud eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'?
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' need?
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain' 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 amer. 'Dale's Strain'?
Division in late summer or early autumn.
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