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Heuchera americana 'Metallica'
American Alumroot
Saxifragaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
pink or cream
Flowering time
ágúst - september
Foliage colour
burgundy with a silvery sheen
Sunlight
partial shade
Soil
well drained, moist, fertile, humus-rich
pH
neutral
Hardiness
No experience
Plant range
garden variety
Heuchera is a genus of 30 species in the family Saxifragaceae, all native to N-America. Their common features are clumps of leaves which are often variegated or coloured and spikes of small, bell shaped flowers. Many cultivars are grown in gardens.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in March.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Garden seed variety with burgundy foliage. Needs very good drainage and humus-rich soil. Does not tolerate dense, waterlogged soil.
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