Overview
Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with evergreen, rounded, shallowly lobed foliage. Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé 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 World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of alum root, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. This evergreen perennial features rounded, shallowly lobed leaves arranged in a palmate pattern. 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 to UK zone H6. Ideal for borders, containers, ground cover, or underplanting roses and shrubs, it flowers in spring and summer and is best propagated by division in autumn.
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 World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé 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 World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé 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 World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series)?
Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) need?
Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series) hardy in the UK?
Heuchera World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé 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 World Caffé Frappe (World Caffé Series)?
Division in autumn.
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