Heucherella 'Alabama Sunrise' PP19611 |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Terra Nova's first Heucherella introduction that is a H. villosa hybrid! Why is this significant? The villosa species is more heat and drought tolerant, making this an ideal selection for regions with hot, steamy summers.
There are plenty of other reasons to fall in love with this new Heucherella: very large, deeply incised, brilliantly colored leaves and a vigorous, robust habit. In spring, the leaves are gold with sharply contrasting red veining. This color remains throughout most of the summer, then greens up a bit but retains the red veining. In the fall and winter, the evergreen foliage turns a warm shade of orange-pink.
Small white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer.
Heucherella is a hybrid genus produced from a cross between Heuchera and Tiarella.
Breeder: Janet Egger
Introducer: Terra Nova Nurseries
Origin: Native Cultivar
Characteristics:
Height:
12 Inches
Spread:
12 Inches
Scape Height:
20 Inches
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Yellow shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Full shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Late spring
Early summer
Looking for seasonal interest?:
Fall Color
Evergreen (in some or all zones)
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Eclectic
Heucherellas perform beautifully in flower borders and in containers. A better performer in the north than in the south, their life span tends to increase as the average temperature is lowered. These perennials grow most vigorously and have the stongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.
Heucherellas are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucherellas acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.