Heuchera 'Zipper' (Zipper Coral Bells)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusHeuchera
Cultivar'Zipper'
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginCultivated from H. villosa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height45 cm
Spread30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA mounding plant with ruffled leaves that change from orange in spring to golden amber in summer.
ShapeMounding.
LandscapeA beautiful accent plant that works well in borders, mixed beds, or containers.
PropagationPropagate through division.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. 'Zipper' has better heat and humidity tolerance than most other cultivars.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionRuffled leaves that change from orange in spring to golden amber in summer, with a magenta underside.
Flower DescriptionSmall white flowers.

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