Overview
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' is a perennial that grows in dense clumps, featuring rounded leaves with shallow lobes. It produces spikes of yellowish-green flowers that can reach a height of up to 1 meter.
About the genus
Heuchera are mostly evergreen, forming clumps of perennial growth. They feature rounded leaves that are shallowly lobed in a palmate arrangement, and produce racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers, frequently accompanied by vibrant calyces.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heuchera
- Sunlight
- Full sun, 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
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch'
- Cultivation
- Grow in a fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral soil in sun or partial shade. The woody rootstock tends to lift out of the ground so mulch annually or lift and replant
- Pruning
- Remove faded flower spikes
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch'?
Grow in a fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral soil in sun or partial shade. The woody rootstock tends to lift out of the ground so mulch annually or lift and replant.
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch'?
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' need?
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch'?
Remove faded flower spikes.
How big does Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' grow?
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch' has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Heuchera cylindrica 'Greenfinch'?
Propagate by division in autumn.