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Heuchera ‘Red Lightning’ (Coral Bells)

Coral Bells 'Red Lightning', Alum Root 'Red Lightning'

Heuchera Red Lightning,  Coral Bells Red Lightning, Alum Root Red Lightning, Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Foliage plant, Yellow Foliage, Yellow Heuchera
Heuchera Red Lightning,  Coral Bells Red Lightning, Alum Root Red Lightning, Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Foliage plant, Yellow Foliage, Yellow Heuchera

Adding drama to the landscape, Heuchera ‘Red Lightning’ features huge, golden chartreuse leaves adorned with striking dark red veins. The wonderful foliage retains its showy color throughout the growing season. In summer, panicles of small, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers bloom on slender stems rising up to 18 in. (45 cm), well above the semi-evergreen foliage. A terrific choice for adding a touch of color in the rock garden, perennial border, along paths or in containers. Excellent heat and humidity tolerance

  • This clump-forming perennial forms basal mounds, up to 11 in. tall (27 cm) with a spread of 16 in. (40 cm). This sturdy performer is not only easy to grow, but also requires little maintenance and is pest and disease free!
  • Performs best in part shade, in rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Thrives in dry shade, once established.
  • It is attractive to butterflies and often ignored by deer.
  • A spectacular addition to beds, borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens and is ideal as a groundcover, edger along paths or in containers. Fabulous when planted in groups!
  • Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.
  • Remove stems of faded flowers to promote additional bloom. Apply winter mulch after the ground freezes to help prevent root heaving.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Heuchera
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 11"
(30cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" (40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Deer, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Coral bells 'Pluie de Feu', Coral flower 'Pluie de Feu', Fancy-leaf coral bells 'Pluie de Feu', Heuchera 'Rain of Fire', Heuchera 'Feuerregen'
Heuchera 'Amber Waves', Alum Root 'Amber Waves', Coral Bells 'Amber Waves', Coral Flower 'Amber Waves'
Heuchera 'Shanghai', Coral Bells 'Shanghai', Alum Root 'Shanghai', Coral Flower 'Shanghai', Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Purple Heuchera, Purple Coral Bells, Purple Alum Root
Heuchera 'Spellbound', Coral Bells 'Spellbound', Alum Root 'Spellbound', Coral Flower 'Spellbound', Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Silver Heuchera, Purple Heuchera
Heuchera 'Tokyo', Coral Bells 'Tokyo', Alum Root 'Tokyo', Coral Flower 'Tokyo', Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Lime Heuchera, Green Heuchera
Heuchera 'Peppermint Spice', Coral Bells 'Peppermint Spice', Alum Root 'Peppermint Spice', Coral Flower 'Peppermint Spice', Shade plants, Evergreen plants, Green Heuchera, Green Coral Bells, Green Alum Root

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Heuchera
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 10" - 11"
(30cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 16" (40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Tolerance Full Shade, Deer, Salt
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
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