Product Description
Heucherella 'Alabama Sunrise' PP19611Common Name: Foamy Bells
Zone 4 to 9, Evergreen (in some or all zones)
Full sun to full shade.
Plants reach 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide,
clump-forming perennial.
Changing colors with the seasons, very large, deeply creased, brilliantly colored leaves have a vigorous, robust habit. Spring through midsummer, the leaves are brilliant gold with sharply contrasting red veining. By late summer, the foliage greens up to chartreuse with the red veins. In the fall and winter, the evergreen foliage turns a warm shade of orange-pink.
Tiny, white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer on slender, wiry 20 inch stems rising well above the foliage mound may attract butterflies and hummingbirds. As a villosa hybrid, as the temperatures heat up, and the foliage deepens to chartreuse, 'Alabama Sunrise' has an increased tolerance of high heat and humidity over other species. H. villosa is native to the southeastern United States.
Compared to 'Sunspot' PP14825, 'Alabama Sunrise' PP19611 has much larger and more deeply incised leaves.
Easy to grow average soil; but best in organically rich, humus, medium wet, well-drained soil, neutral pH in partial shade. These perennials grow most vigorously and have the strongest 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. A better performer in the north than in the south, their life span tends to increase as the average temperature is lowered. Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers afternoon shade in the south. Foliage color is typically enhanced with afternoon shade. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important to prevent scorch.
Use this salt tolerant plant as a border, in containers, for cut flower or foliage, rock gardens, edging, and mass planting. 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.
Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years.
X Heucherella is a hybrid between a variety of Heuchera and a variety of Tiarella.
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!
