Overview
Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex 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 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. As a cultivar of Heuchera, it features evergreen, rounded leaves that are shallowly lobed in a palmate arrangement. This plant thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Rex Red' is suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of 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 'Rex Red' (Rex 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 'Rex Red' (Rex 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 'Rex Red' (Rex Series)?
Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) need?
Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex Series) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Rex Red' (Rex 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 'Rex Red' (Rex Series)?
Division in autumn.
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