Overview
Heuchera Neueste hybrids is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera Neueste hybrids 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 Neueste hybrids (alum root Neueste hybrids) are clump-forming herbaceous perennials in the Saxifragaceae family. These mostly evergreen plants have rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern. In spring and summer, they produce racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers often highlighted by vibrant calyces. Suitable for partial shade and sheltered positions, they thrive in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral soils such as loam or sand. Hardy to UK zone H6, they are ideal for borders, containers, ground cover, or underplanting roses and shrubs, and can be propagated by division in autumn.
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 Neueste hybrids 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 Neueste hybrids
- 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 Neueste hybrids?
Heuchera Neueste hybrids prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera Neueste hybrids need?
Heuchera Neueste hybrids grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera Neueste hybrids hardy in the UK?
Heuchera Neueste hybrids 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 Neueste hybrids?
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'