Overview
Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' 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 'Ring of Fire' (American alum root 'Ring of Fire') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Saxifragaceae family. This evergreen cultivar features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern. It thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered sites with various aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H6. 'Ring of Fire' is ideal for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, with 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 americana 'Ring of Fire' 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 'Ring of Fire'
- 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 'Ring of Fire'?
Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' need?
Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera americana 'Ring of Fire' 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 'Ring of Fire'?
Division in autumn.
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