Overview
Heuchera 'Green Spice' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Heuchera 'Green Spice' 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, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Heuchera 'Green Spice' is an evergreen, bushy herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. This alum root cultivar grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and suits all garden aspects, including exposed or sheltered positions. Preferring moist but well-drained neutral loam or sandy soils, 'Green Spice' is drought resistant and offers seasonal interest in both spring and winter.
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
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Heuchera 'Green Spice' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera 'Green Spice'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist but well-drained neutral loam or sandy soils. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Drought resistant once established. Suitable for all garden aspects including exposed or sheltered positions.
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring to maintain appearance. Divide clumps every few years in late summer or early autumn to rejuvenate plants.
- Propagation
- Division in late summer or early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Leaf and bud eelworm
- Disease resistance
- Heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Heuchera 'Green Spice'?
Prefers moist but well-drained neutral loam or sandy soils. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Drought resistant once established. Suitable for all garden aspects including exposed or sheltered positions.
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera 'Green Spice'?
Heuchera 'Green Spice' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Green Spice' need?
Heuchera 'Green Spice' 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 'Green Spice'?
Remove dead or damaged leaves in spring to maintain appearance. Divide clumps every few years in late summer or early autumn to rejuvenate plants.
How big does Heuchera 'Green Spice' grow?
Heuchera 'Green Spice' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Heuchera 'Green Spice' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Green Spice' 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 'Green Spice'?
Division in late summer or early autumn.
More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoidesCoral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Blooms' Variety'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Coral Cloud'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Oakington Jewel'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Pearl Drops'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Sparkler'Coral Bells