Common Name | Heucherella |
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Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Heucherella |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP16829 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green, Red |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | -- |
Landscape Value | Border, shade garden, mass planting, accent or in mixed containers. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 5" / 10" / 10" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers well-drained, humus rich soils. |
Water (Garden) | Average. They like more moisture than the Heuchera. |
Special Uses | Pollinator Attractor, Winter Color |
Comments | Was sold as Strike it Rich™ Pink Gem. |
Heucherella ‘Pink Whisper’ (syn. ‘Pink Gem’)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Maple shaped leaves of green with deep red veining. Green silvered with red veins quite similar to 'Kimono' but with the added benefit of masses of pink flowers in April. Compact habit.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 5″ / 10″ / 10″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderatley between waterings. |
EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
pH | 5.5 – 6.5 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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