Overview
Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) 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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Saxifragaceae with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed leaves. It favours partial shade and a sheltered position. Plant in neutral loam or sandy soils that remain moist but are well drained. It flowers from May to August.
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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) sits in the saxifrage family as a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial valued for its evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. As part of the Baby Bells Series, it is grown for garden positioning where a neat, low clump is required and where partial shade is available. Place the plant in partial shade on neutral loam or sandy soil that is kept moist but drains readily; all aspects (east, south, north or west) are acceptable provided the position is sheltered. The hardiness rating H6 indicates it is very hardy in UK conditions and will tolerate winter exposure when not in an open, windy site. Use 'Lime Swizzle' at the front of borders, in containers, or as ground cover; it also makes an effective underplanting beneath roses and larger shrubs. Expect flowering from May to August while the evergreen leaves maintain a steady presence, making it a reliable low clump in shaded to semi-shaded parts of the garden.
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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) 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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series)
- 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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series)?
Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) need?
Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series) 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 'Lime Swizzle' (Baby Bells Series)?
Division in 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