Product Description
Heuchera 'Caramel' PP16560 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Coral Bells
Zone 4 to 9, Evergreen (in some or all zones)
Full sun to full shade, depending on zone and conditions.
Plants reach 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide,
clump-forming perennial.
Appearance:
- Foliage: The most striking feature of 'Caramel' is its vibrant, warm-toned foliage. The leaves emerge with a reddish-orange hue in spring, gradually transitioning to a rich caramel color with hints of amber and gold as the season progresses. The undersides of the leaves often have a deeper reddish or burgundy tint, adding further interest.
- Flowers: In late spring to early summer, 'Caramel' produces delicate, creamy-white flowers on slender stems that rise above the foliage. While the flowers are not the main attraction, they provide a subtle contrast to the colorful leaves and attract pollinators.
Growing Conditions:
- Light: Prefers partial shade to full shade. In cooler climates, it can tolerate some sun, but in hotter regions, it is best to provide shade during the hottest part of the day to prevent scorching.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is important to avoid planting it in waterlogged soil, as this can lead to root rot.
- Hardiness Zones: Generally hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
Uses:
- Focal Point: 'Caramel' is often used as a focal point in the garden due to its striking foliage color. It can be planted in groups or as a single specimen to add a pop of warmth and interest.
- Contrast: Its warm tones contrast beautifully with other plants with cooler foliage colors, such as blues, purples, and greens.
- Container Gardening: 'Caramel' also works well in containers, where its vibrant color can be displayed on patios, balconies, or decks.
Additional Benefits:
- Low Maintenance: Once established, 'Caramel' is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care.
- Deer Resistant: It is generally deer-resistant, making it a good choice for gardens in areas with deer pressure.
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators to the garden.
Overall, Heuchera 'Caramel' is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of warm color and texture to their landscapes. Its unique foliage, combined with its ease of care, makes it a popular and reliable perennial.
Fabulous compact habit looks great in containers or as edging. This plant is a Heuchera villosa hybrid. The villosa species is a large, late blooming type that exhibits an increased tolerance of high heat and humidity over other species. Most produce cream flowers in midsummer, though they are grown more for their fantastic foliage. H. villosa is native to the southeastern United States.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
