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Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

 
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Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Heuchera (HEW-ker-a) (Info)
Cultivar: Plum Pudding

7 vendors have this plant for sale.

12 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Burgundy
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Mottled
Veined

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By ruby42
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By sweezel
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By cbrandenburg
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By daryl
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Profile:

3 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Seandor On Jun 3, 2007, Seandor from Springfield, MA
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Planted this late last summer. WOW! Am I impressed! It is absolutely thriving in our front yard and looks spectacular with lamium "Purple Dragon" It has doubled its size and is sending up blossoms.

Purchased from Bluestone Perennials.

I wish I had planted this heuchera years ago :-)

Neutral berrygirl On Mar 22, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Plant Care
Benefits from deadheading. Watch for frost heaving - mulch can help. It keeps the mature crown in contact with the soil and keeps the soil moist in the summer as well. Must have good drainage over the winter, though, so don't over-do the overwintering mulching.

Positive SalmonMe On Oct 23, 2004, SalmonMe from Springboro, OH
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Beautiful foliage and low-maintenance care. Avoid planting in fall -- Heuchera may frost heave more readily if not established before cold weather. Plant in spring in well-draining soil. Consider covering with mulch for winter.

Positive tulip523 On Jul 28, 2004, tulip523 from Hackettstown, NJ
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Although the huechera (plum pudding) is new to me besides its beauty I find it easy to take care of.

I am in zone six and my plant is on my porch, It does receive some sunlight but not direct for a few hours a day. It seems to thrive better in partial shade conditions.

I do plan on getting many varieties next spring. If any one has information like propagation etc. that would be great.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Jose, California
San Leandro, California
Silverado, California
New Milford, Connecticut
Dover, Delaware
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Ashton, Illinois
Bartlett, Illinois
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Plainfield, Illinois
Spring Grove, Illinois
Delhi, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Hebron, Kentucky
Latonia, Kentucky
Lutherville Timonium, Maryland
Springfield, Massachusetts
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Lake Odessa, Michigan
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Bronx, New York
Honeoye Falls, New York
Selden, New York
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
Cincinnati, Ohio
Coshocton, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Providence, Rhode Island
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Memphis, Tennessee
Fort Worth, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Montpelier, Vermont
Evington, Virginia
Herndon, Virginia
Linden, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Fox Island, Washington
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Ranchester, Wyoming



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