Heuchera 'Shere Variety' (alum root 'Shere Variety') — Clump-forming

Overview

Heuchera 'Shere Variety' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Shere Variety' 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 'Shere Variety' (alum root 'Shere Variety') is a clump-forming perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. It features evergreen, rounded leaves that are shallowly lobed in a palmate arrangement, typical of the Heuchera genus. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting of roses and shrubs. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is by division in autumn.

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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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 'Shere Variety' 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