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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Heuchera 'Miracle'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    During the cooler weather of spring and fall, the foliage is a fantastic shade of brick red with bright chartreuse to gold edges and silvered undersides.  During the warmer months of summer, the red pigments lighten and the leaves turn green.

    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. Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    They grow most vigorously and have the stongest 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.  Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistant moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun.  The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting.  It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

    red and golden changing to green

    Plant Spread

    10

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    8-10

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Edging, Evergreen, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen or focal point, Easy to grow

    Bloom Time

    Mid summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to full shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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