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Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Bressingham Hybrids'

Heuchera

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Pink

Red

Coral/Apricot

Height

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Spacing

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Sun Exposure

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Danger

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Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Class

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Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Seed Collecting

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Category

By dividing the rootball

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Perennials

Seed Collecting

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Flower Size

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Riverside, California

Griffin, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cedar Lake, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Grand Haven, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Florence, Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Fargo, North Dakota

Clyde, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Kaysville, Utah

DEER HARBOR, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Orchards, Washington

Augusta, Wisconsin

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2

positives

1

neutral

0

negative

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Malus2006

Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

One of the parent plant is definitely H. sanguinea so prefer sun to light shade.

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tjsangel003

Warren, OH | August 2004 | positive

An easy, beautiful sm. groundcover. The more sun it gets the more water it likes. Hummingbirds are attracted to the pinkish flowers that...Read More

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lupinelover

Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

The Bressingham Hybrids are a seed-grown strain of Heucheras, and also vary widely by plant. The ideal is a small leaf, very ruffled, mo...Read More

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