Coral Bells 'Rosada'

Wed, 08/05/2009 - 1:03pm — Kathy Ormiston

Photo Credit:

Vera Kark, PADG

Botanical Name:

Heuchera 'Rosada'

Pronunciation:

(HEW-ker-ah)

Common Name:

Coral Bells 'Rosada'

Plant Type:

Perennial

Mature Size:

3 ft. to 4 ft. wide with 1 ft. flower stalks

Water Requirements:

Moderate: water weekly until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements:

Half sun to shade

Wildlife:

Attracts hummingbirds

There are many different kinds of Heuchera, but one of our favorites is "Rosada'. Heuchera 'Rosada', which was introduced to the nursery trade by the UC Davis Arboretum, is a cross between two different native species from the western U.S.

Heuchera rosada prefers light shade and occasional to moderate water. With beautiful rosettes of low growing foliage and stalks of pink blooms, it is a favorite of woodland gardens. Removing the flower stalks when the plant finishes blooming is all the maintenance this western native needs.

Although these plants will grow in full sun, they will need more water to look their best. Plants grown in the shade can tolerate less water.

UC Davis Aboretum selected Heuchera 'Rosada' for its "All Stars" series. "All Stars" are easy to grow, reliable, do not need a lot of water, and have few pest or disease problems.