Alum Root 'Berry Smoothie'

Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' is a high-impact evergreen perennial that brings intense, vibrant colour to the garden floor. This cultivar is renowned for its large, lobed leaves that emerge in spring as a stunning bright metallic rose-pink, eventually maturing to a rich berry-red. Because it is an interspecific hybrid with H. villosa parentage, it is more heat and humidity tolerant than many other Heucheras, and it maintains its spectacular colour throughout the seasons. It forms a tidy, rounded mound that is perfect for massing as a ground cover or edging a shady border. In summer, it produces tall, slender stems with tiny, creamy-white flowers, though the foliage remains the primary attraction. Fully hardy (H6) in the UK, it thrives in moist but well-drained soil. To keep it looking its best, it should be planted in partial shade; too much direct afternoon sun can scorch the leaves, while too much shade may dull the vibrant pink tones. It is also excellent for containers. 174 words.

Sun: Partial shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul.