Overview
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' is a perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Arizona, New Mexico and northern Mexico.
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
A perennial member of the Saxifragaceae, Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' carries the heritage of a south-west US species while remaining robust in UK gardens. Expect plants to reach roughly 0.5 m; flowering runs from May to August, providing a clear early- to mid-summer season of interest. The plant's native origins mean it tolerates sun and drier, well-drained soils more readily than many woodland heucheras. Site choice should follow its light and soil preferences: give it full sun and a sandy or loamy substrate that holds moisture without waterlogging. Keep soil free-draining and avoid heavy clay unless improved with grit or organic matter. It is rated H7, so plants survive UK winters outdoors; the USDA range 4–10 indicates flexibility across colder and milder regions. Use 'Shere Variety' where a compact, sun-loving perennial is needed — the front or middle of a sunny border, mixed gravel beds or raised sunnier banks where sandy or loamy mixes are used. Leave spent flower stems until flowering finishes in August, then cut them back to tidy the clump and limit self-seeding for the next season.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heuchera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Native to
- Arizona, New Mexico, northern Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety'?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' prefers full sun.
What soil does Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' need?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' grow?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' reaches a height of 0.5 m.
Is Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Shere Variety' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
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More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera americanaAmerican alum root
- Heuchera cylindricaroundleaf alum root
- Heuchera cylindrica 'Hyperion'alum root 'Hyperion'
- Heuchera micranthasmall-leaved alum root
- Heuchera sanguineacoral bells
- Heuchera sanguinea 'Bressingham Blaze'Coral Bells