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Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' (Dolce Series) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' (Dolce Series)

Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' (Dolce Series)

Genus: Heuchera
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial to about 25cm high, forming a mound of lobed and ruffled leaves that emerge red and deepen to dark ruby red. Loose sprays of small pale pink flowers appear above the foliage from late spring into summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, neutral soil in sun or light shade, and ensure good drainage, especially in heavy soils. The woody rootstock tends to lift out of the ground over time, so mulch annually to retain moisture. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to heuchera rust and leafy gall

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years