Overview
Heuchera longiflora is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera longiflora 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 longiflora is a clump-forming perennial in the Saxifragaceae family, known for its mostly evergreen habit. It features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern and produces racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers often highlighted by vibrant calyces. Suited to partial shade and sheltered positions, it thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral pH and consistent moisture. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is ideal for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 longiflora 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 longiflora
- 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 longiflora?
Heuchera longiflora prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera longiflora need?
Heuchera longiflora grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera longiflora hardy in the UK?
Heuchera longiflora 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 longiflora?
Division in autumn.
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