Heuchera 'Appletini' (Dolce Series) (alum root 'Appletini') — Clump-forming

Overview

Heuchera 'Appletini' (Dolce Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Appletini' (Dolce Series) 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 'Appletini' (Dolce Series) is an evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Like other Heuchera, it has rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern and produces racemes or panicles of small tubular flowers with vibrant calyces. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained neutral soil such as loam or sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Appletini' is suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, with interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Heuchera is a genus of largely evergreen perennial plants in the family Saxifragaceae. All species are native to North America except for Heuchera sichotensis, native to the Russian Far East. Common names include alumroot and coral bells.

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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 'Appletini' (Dolce Series) 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