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Herbaceous Perennial

× Heucherella 'Gunsmoke'

heucherella 'Gunsmoke'

A clump forming perennial, purple-red palmate leaves in spring turning silver with dark veins in late summer. Panicles of white flowers

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Purple Red
Summer White Grey Silver Purple Red
Autumn Grey Silver Purple Red
Winter Grey Silver Purple Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Saxifragaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

x Heucherella are hybrids between Heuchera and Tiarella, and are evergreen, clump-forming perennials with ovate or rounded leaves and open panicles of small bell-shaped pink or white flowers over a long period

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in a semi-shaded position

Propagation

Divide in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes in autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, especially when grown in containers

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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