Alum root 'Cascade Dawn'

Heuchera americana 'Cascade Dawn' | Also known as: Coral bells 'Cascade Dawn' | Rating: 0 votes | Print / Pdf

Heuchera americana is an herbaceous. Heart-shaped purplish leaves fade to green as they mature, and during summer, H. americana develops tall stems covered in soft white bell-shaped flowers. H. americana is best planted in full sun or partial shade and provided with well-drained soil that retains moisture. It’s, therefore most suited to shady areas where drying out can be avoided. H. americana is particularly good in herbaceous borders, rock gardens and even containers, where it makes a good contrast plant and will offer colour all year round.

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Plant
Known dangers?
  • no
Height [m]
  • 0.3 - 0.5
Spread [m]
  • 0.5
Dominant flower colour
  • White
Flower Fragrance
  • No, neutral please
Flowering seasons
  • Mid summer
  • Late summer
Foliage in summer
  • Pink or purple
Propagation methods
  • division
Growth habit
  • Clump-forming
Environment
Acidity
  • Neutral
Hardiness zone
  • Z4-8
Heat zone
  • H8-1
Winter temperatures [°C]
  • -34 - -7
Heat days
  • 0 - 120
Moisture
  • well-drained but frequently watered
Soil type
  • sandy
  • loams
Sun requirements
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered
Usage
Standard category
  • Flowers & bulbs
  • Perennials
Grown for
  • Attractive flowers and foliage
Creative category
  • Kid Approved
  • For Beginners
  • Colours
  • For birds & bees
Garden type
  • Cottage garden
  • Containers
Garden spaces
  • Flower beds
  • Cut flowers
  • Underplanting
  • Ground cover
  • Borders
Gardening expertise
  • beginner
Time to reach full size
  • 2 to 5 years
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Heuchera americana is an herbaceous. Heart-shaped purplish leaves fade to green as they mature, and during summer, H. americana develops tall stems covered in soft white bell-shaped flowers. H. americana is best planted in full sun or partial shade and provided with well-drained soil that retains moisture. It’s, therefore most suited to shady areas where drying out can be avoided. H. americana is particularly good in herbaceous borders, rock gardens and even containers, where it makes a good contrast plant and will offer colour all year round.

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