Overview
Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) 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 sanguinea 'Splish Splash' is a cultivar of the Heuchera genus, which comprises mostly evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennials. This plant features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern and produces racemes or panicles of small, tubular flowers with vibrant calyces. It thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered positions with any aspect, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is ideal for borders, containers, ground cover, or underplanting 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 sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) 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 sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v)
- 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 sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v)?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) need?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v) 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 sanguinea 'Splish Splash' (v)?
Division in autumn.
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