Overview
Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' 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 'Apple Blossom' is a clump-forming cultivar of the alum root genus, known for its mostly evergreen, rounded, and shallowly lobed foliage arranged in a palmate pattern. This perennial produces racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers often highlighted by vibrant calyces, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for use in borders, containers, ground cover, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, and is best propagated by division in autumn.
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 'Apple Blossom' 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 'Apple Blossom'
- 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 'Apple Blossom'?
Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' need?
Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Apple Blossom' 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 'Apple Blossom'?
Division in autumn.
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