Overview
Heuchera 'Northern Fire' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Northern Fire' 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 'Northern Fire' is an evergreen, clump-forming cultivar of alum root, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. It features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves typical of the genus, which form attractive perennial clumps. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil with neutral pH, maintaining moisture without waterlogging. Suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, or underplanting roses and shrubs, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best propagated by division in autumn. 'Northern Fire' provides seasonal interest in spring and summer with its characteristic foliage and flowers.
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 'Northern Fire' 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 'Northern Fire'
- 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 'Northern Fire'?
Heuchera 'Northern Fire' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Northern Fire' need?
Heuchera 'Northern Fire' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Northern Fire' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Northern Fire' 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 'Northern Fire'?
Division in autumn.
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