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