Heuchera ‘Sweet Tart’ (Coral Bells)
Coral Bells 'Sweet Tart', Alum Root 'Sweet Tart', Little Cutie Series
A miniature variety of Coral Bells, Heuchera ‘Sweet Tart’ forms a tight mound of gently lobed, luminous, bright lime-green leaves. The wonderful foliage retains its showy color throughout the growing season. Blooming from spring to fall, panicles of small, bell-shaped, cerise and hot pink flowers bloom on slender stems rising just above the semi-evergreen foliage. ‘Sweet Tart’ is adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions, including heat, humidity or drought. Great for the garden and containers.
- This clump-forming perennial forms basal mounds, up to 5 in. tall (12 cm) with a spread of 8 in. (20 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 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 |
4" - 5" (10cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
7" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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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.
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 |
4" - 5" (10cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
7" - 8" (20cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
