Heuchera 'Crimson Curls' (Crimson Curls Coral Bells)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusHeuchera
Cultivar'Crimson Curls'
Patent Number PP13,729
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height0.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClump-forming.
LandscapeExcellent for rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens, or as an edger along paths or walkways.
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn, or by seed in spring (although the cultivar will not come true).
CultivationGrow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, making sure to provide consistent moisture if grown in full sun in a warm area. Remove the stems of faded flowers to encourage further bloom.
PestsSusceptible to leafy gall (Corynebacterium fascians), and affected plants should be destroyed.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are burgundy red to dark purple-brown and have densely curled edges. The undersides are reddish, and the colours tend to soften in the summer.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are very small, creamy white in colour, and appear on open panicles on slender burgundy stems that rise above the leaves.

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