Overview
Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer 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 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of Heuchera, a genus in the Saxifragaceae family known for its mostly evergreen perennial growth. It features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern and produces racemes or panicles of small tubular flowers often highlighted by vibrant calyces. Suited to partial shade and sheltered aspects, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it 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 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer 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 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer 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 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series)?
Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) need?
Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer 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 'Tayberry' (Indian Summer Series)?
Division in autumn.
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