Overview
Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' 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 americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' is an evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial from the Saxifragaceae family. This cultivar features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves typical of the Heuchera genus, thriving in partial shade with a preference for sheltered positions. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH. Suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting roses and shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and offers interest during 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 americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' 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 americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver'
- 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 americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver'?
Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' need?
Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver' 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 americana 'Marvelous Marble Silver'?
Division in autumn.
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