Heuchera, Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells 'Georgia Peach'

Heuchera

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Heuchera (HEW-ker-a)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Bronze
Pink/Rose
Regional

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

Salerno, Campania

Cordele, Georgia

Bloomingdale, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Homewood, Illinois

Lake In The Hills, Illinois

Tracy, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Bordelonville, Louisiana

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Winchester, New Hampshire

Bayside, New York

Greenlawn, New York

Clyde, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Wilsonville, Oregon

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Christiana, Tennessee

Portsmouth, Virginia

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Oak Harbor, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2010 | positive

I'm a real fan of coral bells in general, but this one is my absolute favorite. I have a couple in my shade garden and they literally gl...Read More

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Tracy, IA (Zone 5a) | May 2010 | positive

We planted this coral bell last spring. It was one of the first plants to show life after the snow finally melted in early March. It h...Read More

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Lake in the Hills, IL (Zone 5a) | April 2010 | positive

I planted this the middle of last summer. After the snow melted it was in the best shape of all the new plants in the same area. It's bee...Read More

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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | positive

This plant gives one of the very best color shows of any Heuchera. It is a fairly large Heuchera and seems to enjoy shade and some sun. ...Read More

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Bayside, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2009 | positive

I bought 3 Georgia Peach heucheras in May 2009 as tiny bare-root cuttings. 3 months later, they are now 10" tall and 10" wide. The color ...Read More

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