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Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'
Grape Expectations Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations' PP26894

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CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer

Flower Color: Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Reddish Purple, Purplish Black

Summer Foliage Color: Purplish Black

Fall Foliage Color: Purplish Black

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1' - 2'

Width: 1' - 2'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Perennial Only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Base of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Lasting Fall Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Weed Competition, Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Needs Regular Irrigation

Description

Obsidian Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Obsidian') are planted for its unusual orange-copper-peach evergreen leaf colors. Tiny light pink flowers also appear in early summer. Foliage maintains well as a non-spreading clump all year provided that certain cultural conditions are met. Native to Eastern U.S. forests in humusy, medium well-drained soil in part shade to full shade, it needs constantly moist soil rich in organic matter but avoid clay. Summer droughts and temperatures over 100 degrees F. are stressful for coral belles. If low temperatures hit -10 degrees F, foliage finally dies back to the ground and re-emerges in early spring. Useful in Kansas landscapes as a small scale groundcover in part shade or morning sun. Color is less intense in full shade. Generally this plant declines after a few years of Kansas climate but worth a try in perfect soils in well-tended shade gardens. Preferring northern climates, lack of moisture, alkaline soils, and competition with weeds seem to be an issue. 'Carmel' is a villosa hybrid with glowing golden-orange leaves turning a bit more apricot with warmer weather. Foliage is fuzzy giving the plants a more frosted look. For a coral bell, this cultivar is very heat and humidity tolerant; a vigorous grower. We have a specimen thriving in our Lawrence, KS, for over 10 years needing very little care; it gets morning sun, regular irrigation, and that's about it! All Proven Winners® plants are legally propagated, healthy and vigorous, true to name, and tagged with color pictures and growing information.

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