About
Heuchera × brizoides 'Oakington Jewel' is a cultivar of Heuchera in the Saxifragaceae family noted for its summer flowering. It produces upright flower stems that appear from May to August. The plant grows from a basal rosette typical of the genus and is grown for both its foliage and floral display. It suits borders and pots where the flowers can be showcased.
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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In the garden
Heuchera × brizoides 'Oakington Jewel' sits within the Heuchera genus (family Saxifragaceae) and is grown for its season-long floral contribution. As with other Heuchera, it develops from a basal rosette and sends up slender stems that carry the flowers through the main summer months; flowering runs from May to August. Growers should treat this as a garden Heuchera hybrid rather than a specimen tree or shrub. Select a site where the flower stems are visible from paths or seating — the floral display is the cultivar's primary seasonal feature. Plant into a soil that drains; avoid persistent waterlogging around the crown. Many Heuchera perform well where roots stay cool and humid but the soil does not remain sodden. Containers work well if the potting mix drains freely and you can control water through the season. Maintenance is straightforward: tidy away older leaves in spring and cut back spent flower stems after flowering to neaten the plant. Use this cultivar in mixed herbaceous borders, alongside other perennials, or in containers where the summer flowers can be appreciated at close range. Expect a defined flowering window from May to August when planning planting combinations or seasonal displays.
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More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera americanaAmerican alum root
- Heuchera cylindricaroundleaf alum root
- Heuchera cylindrica 'Hyperion'alum root 'Hyperion'
- Heuchera micranthasmall-leaved alum root
- Heuchera sanguineacoral bells
- Heuchera sanguinea 'Bressingham Blaze'Coral Bells