Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Heuchera
'Spitfire'
coral bells
Heuchera 'Spitfire' is a quietly dramatic coral bells variety, all smoke, lime and burgundy veining, with broad, scalloped leaves that look as though they have been carefully inked by hand. Its foliage shifts with the light, glowing fresh green in spring before deepening with bronzed and plum-toned markings as the season settles in. The effect is painterly rather than loud, which makes Heuchera 'Spitfire' wonderfully useful in refined borders, shaded pots and woodland-style planting schemes where texture is doing the talking. In early summer, slim stems rise above the leaves carrying sprays of small, creamy flowers, a delicate extra flourish rather than the main performance.
Compact, hardy and pleasingly low maintenance, Heuchera 'Spitfire' is ideal for adding year-round interest to partial shade, especially where hostas, ferns, grasses or spring bulbs need a richly patterned companion. Its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage keeps borders looking considered even in quieter months, while the airy flowers are loved by pollinators and bring a soft, natural lift. Plant Heuchera 'Spitfire' in humus-rich, well-drained soil and avoid harsh afternoon sun to keep those handsome leaves at their best. For gardeners who enjoy foliage with character, Heuchera 'Spitfire' is a rather cultured little scene-stealer.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Heuchera 'Spitfire'
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, burgundy
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 16 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Exposed
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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