Coral Bells 'Georgia Peach'
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Heuchera villosa
Heuchera villosa, also known as hairy alum root, is a coral bell found on rocky wooded slopes from Virginia to Georgia and Tennessee. It is known for its large, hairy, triangularly-lobed, sharply-toothed, green leaves with a velvety texture and its hairy, rusty-brown flowering stems and leaf stalks. It typically blooms in mid to late summer, making it one of the latest bloomers in its genus. The leaves usually form a rounded basal clump that can grow to be 18-24” tall and wide. In late summer; it produces tiny, whitish to pinkish flowers in open, airy panicles on slender, wiry stems that rise above the foliage mound to 36” tall.
For optimal growth, it is best to plant Heuchera villosa in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. While it can thrive in full sun in cooler climates, it prefers some shade, especially in hot climates, to protect it from the afternoon heat. This species has good drought tolerance and tends to do better in hot and humid summers compared to most heucheras, although some scorching and general foliage decline may occur if the soil dries out. If grown in full sun, it's important to maintain consistent moisture. To encourage additional bloom, remove the stems of faded flowers. In warm winter climates, the foliage is evergreen, but in colder winter climates, the amount of retained foliage color depends largely on the severity of the temperatures. Applying winter mulch after the ground freezes in cold climates can help prevent root heaving. It's recommended to divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.
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Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 1'-1.5'
Bloom: April-June
Light: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
