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Originates from woodland and rocky areas of North America, especially the Rocky Mountains.
PlantingCan be planted at any time of year. Water well before planting. Dig a hole and loosen the surrounding soil with a fork, especially at the base. Place the plant in the hole so that the compost is at the same level as the surrounding soil. Fill in around the plant with loose soil and firm in the roots to secure the plant. Water again after planting. PropagationFrom seed or division.
Seed - sow seed in containers in a cold frame in Spring.
Division - Divide species in autumn.
CultivationPrefers to be grown in fertile, moist but well-drained neutral soil, in full sun but also partial shade. The woody rootstock can push upwards, and will need to be re-planted or mulched in late summer or early autumn.
AftercareAn annual dressing of a good fertiliser in spring will assist in keeping this plant healthy.
PestsVine Weevil & Leaf Eelworm DiseasesTrouble free Annual careMarchRemove dead flower heads and tidy up the leaves. Apply an organic mulch to the base of the plant.
OctoberDivide mature plants to propogate. | Plant name Heuchera Latin name Heuchera 'Licorice' Common name Coral Flower 'Licorice' Genus Heuchera Foliage colour Deep Burgundy almost Black Plant type Herbaceous Perennial Soil type any Soil PH acidtoneutral Moisture Moist Well Drained Aspect Sun-Partial Shade Hardiness H (Fully Hardy) to -15°C Leaf type Herbaceous Life cycle herbaceousperannial Aspect Normal Min height 30 cm Max height 35 cm Min spread 30 cm Max spread 35 cm |
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