OnlinePlantCenter H1912CL Use and Care Manual
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1. CORAL BELLS Heuchera CULTURAL CARE SHEET USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Average Annual E xtreme Mremum Temperature 4 HARDINESS ZONE Heuchera grows best in USDA Zones 4 8 Special care will be required if the plant is grown outside of its ideal growing Zones and it is best to consult with local en Extension Service agents for localized growing tips and er Suggestions man aoui 5S S amp S oe co S386 amp amp 8 2 a a A A gt on O o o u D J T T oO t O T o J Y ows y O eo n a m alfa l a g y x gio 2 gt L g o 4 lt gt B gt gt Sa amp SKRBRBSAR ES gt ees ss gt Sa oe gt Z gg J E gon State Uneversty Ore 0 egor State htip prem wegonstaie edu 2012 WATER NEEDS Water deeply and regularly especially if the soil tends to dry out avoiding water logging the soil Heuchera plants cannot tolerate drought LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Heuchera prefers a partially shaded location A partially shaded site receives less than 4 hours of direct sunlight each day and dappled shade qualifies as partially shaded SOIL Heuchera will grow in almost any type of moisture retentive well drained soil but good drainage is essential to maintain desired soil moisture level Boggy consistently wet soils promote wet feet and are not a good planting site for Heuchera plants PRUNING No spec2. ial pruning is required Rebloom can be promoted by deadheading old flowers Heuchera can be divided every 3 4 years or whenever plants begin to look scraggly FERTILIZE A yearly application of an all purpose fertilizer will help Heuchera achieve their full growth potential When planting do not put fertilizer directly into the hole but rather if desired place fertilizer on top of the ground under the mulch and away from the stem of the plant MULCHING A layer of 2 3 inches of mulch will help keep moisture in the ground will keep the roots cooler and will provide vital nutrients to the plant as it breaks down Mulch may need to be reapplied each year
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