Overview
Heuchera 'Caramel' is a clump-forming, compact perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Caramel' grows best in partial shade and full shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers, groundcover and shade gardens.
About
Heuchera 'Caramel' is a perennial with rounded, scalloped leaves that emerge a warm caramel color, maturing to a golden bronze. It produces delicate, airy spikes of small bell-shaped flowers in late spring to early 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, full shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, loamy
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist, well-drained
- Aspect
- north, east, west
- Exposure
- sheltered, semi-exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Heuchera 'Caramel' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Compact
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Rounded, Lobed
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, groundcover, shade gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera 'Caramel'
- Cultivation
- Prefers sheltered positions with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Pruning
- Remove old flower spikes after blooming; trim back damaged or old foliage in early spring.
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation is less common.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Heuchera 'Caramel'?
Prefers sheltered positions with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera 'Caramel'?
Heuchera 'Caramel' prefers partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered and semi-exposed positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Caramel' need?
Heuchera 'Caramel' grows best in well-drained and loamy soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Heuchera 'Caramel'?
Remove old flower spikes after blooming; trim back damaged or old foliage in early spring.
Is Heuchera 'Caramel' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Caramel' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Heuchera 'Caramel'?
Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation is less common.
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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