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Heuchera ‘Hercules’
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Heuchera ‘Hercules’


Variegated Coral Bells

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.266.250


A variegated form of the old-fashioned style Coral Bells, this is attractive both for its flowers and foliage. It forms a mound of rounded green leaves that are heavily splashed in creamy white, with taller stems holding showy sprays of bright-red flowers appear in early summer. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove spent bloom stems once the flowers fade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Bred by Herbert Oudshoorn of the Netherlands. CPBR#3200: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Heuchera ‘Hercules’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Variegated
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow