Heuchera 'BERRY SMOOTHIE'

How about a fresh juice or rather smoothie made of raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and possibly blueberries? Too many berries? Well, obviously, it's a yummy Berry Smoothie! This coral bells variety, unfortunately inedible, boasts large, palmate leaves that are rich salmon rose in spring, and rose purple in summer. They are very resistant to hot and dry summer, and can also take mild winters looking good until spring.

Small, white flowers are composed in erect panicles atop straight, 40-50 cm tall, dark red stems from early summer onwards. They can be cut off if only beautiful foliage is what you desire. The plant shows exceptional vigour and forms low mounds with leaves on erect stems (stalks). Berry Smoothie coral bells was bred by Janet Egger from Terra Nova^® Nurseries in Oregon, USA, and patented as PP21871 in 2009.

Coral bells can take almost any soil with ample moisture and good drainage. They do best in partial shade or filtered sun, however, if you make sure they will not dry out you can place them in full sun, too. They can also live in dark shade where their colours will not be too rich, such location is usually best for light coloured varieties. Cut off all leaves in early spring to encourage growth of new foliage. Fully hardy to abt. -34°C (USDA zone 4), and suitable for outdoor pots.

Last update 04-01-2019