Overview
Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' 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 'Copper Dinosaur' is an evergreen, clump-forming cultivar of alum root, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. It features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern, typical of the Heuchera genus. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral pH, ideally in sheltered positions. Suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of roses and shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best propagated by division in autumn. 'Copper Dinosaur' offers seasonal 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.
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 'Copper Dinosaur' 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 'Copper Dinosaur'
- 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 'Copper Dinosaur'?
Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' need?
Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Copper Dinosaur' 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 'Copper Dinosaur'?
Division in autumn.
More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Northern Fire'alum root 'Northern Fire'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera americana 'Eco-magnififolia'American alum root 'Eco-magnififolia'
- Heuchera 'Apple Blossom'alum root 'Apple Blossom'
- Heuchera 'Appletini' (Dolce Series)alum root 'Appletini'
- Heuchera 'Apricot Muscat'alum root 'Apricot Muscat'
- Heuchera 'Birkin'alum root 'Birkin'
- Heuchera 'Blushing Bells'alum root 'Blushing Bells'