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alum root 'Electric Lime'

Heuchera 'Electric Lime'

Genus: Heuchera
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to about 30cm high, forming a mound of lobed leaves that are bright yellow-green in spring and summer, with deep red veining that becomes more visible as the leaves mature. Loose sprays of small white flowers are held on slender stems above the foliage in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial 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 FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, neutral soil in partial or full 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