Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' - Coral Bells

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Heuchera, Alumroot
Scientific name: Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'
Foliage color: Lime yellow-green turning orange-rust in autumn and winter, persistent, wavy and delicate texture
Flower color: Coral pink to bright red, in light, airy panicles
Mature height: 0.20–0.30 m
Mature width: 0.35–0.50 m
Habit: Compact, rosette, forming a dense and ornamental dome
Flowering period: May to July, with decorative foliage all year round
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers constant humidity
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially hummingbirds and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Maintenance

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain constant moisture during the growing season.

Remove spent flowers to prolong flowering and remove damaged leaves in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.

This hardy and evergreen perennial offers spectacular foliage all year round. Ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens, it creates remarkable contrasts and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.