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Henchera 'Peach Flambe'
(Alum Root, Alumroot, Coral Bells, Coralbells)

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Beautiful glowy foliage of Heuchera or Coral Bells 'Peach Flambe'

Heuchera 'Peach Flambe' 
(Alum Root or Alumroot or Coral Bells or Coralbells) 

Family:  Saxifragraceae
Origin:  Hybrid
Light:  Sun-part shade/light shade
Height:   7''
Spread:   14" 
Blooms:  White, 14" wide clumps on 16" spikes, mid-Spring
Foliage:  Variegated, bright peach in Spring. turns plum-purple in Winter
Soil:  Well-drianed, enrich with organic matter before planting

Water:  Regular and plentiful
Propagation:  Rootball division
Uses:  Container, perennial border, rock garden
Comments:   Heuchera 'Peach Flambe' or Alum Root or Alumroot or Coral Bells or Coralbells is an attractive perennial with a vigorous, clump-forming,growth habit.  In mid-Spring, Alum Root displays lovely white flowers blossoms on long spikes above the foliage.  Heuchera 'Peach Flambe' has a sensational red shaded foliage variegation.  It.is easily propagated from rootball division.  Coral Bells is salt-tolerant and it thrives well in the part shade or light shade perennial border or rock garden.  It can also be container grown to add color to the deck or patio.  Afternoon shade would bring out the best colors in Heuchera 'Peach Flambe'    
USDA Hardiness Zones :  4-9

 

Another picture of the lovely Coral Bells 'Peach Flambe' plant >