Heuchera ‘Hercules’

Description

Heuchera ‘Hercules’

Variegated Coral Bells
USDA Zone: 4-9

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.
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 Color   Red

Blooming Time   Early Summer   Late Spring

Foliage Color   Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form    Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies    Attracts Hummingbirds
Border   Containers
Cut Flower    Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant    Edging
Rabbit Resistant   Massed

Flower Head Size   Medium

Height   12-18 inches

Spread    12-16 inches

Foot Traffic   None

Growth Rate    Slow