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Heuchera 'Pink Lipstick' (coral bells, coral flower)

Heuchera 'Pink Lipstick' Photo/Illustration: Daryl Beyers


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Heuchera 'Pink Lipstick' HEW-ker-ah Common Name: coral bells, coral flower Genus: Heuchera
Heuchera make excellent foliage plants for sun to part shade gardens. With its burgundy stems and pale pink flowers, 'Pink Lipstick' provides great color to a border.
Noteworthy characteristics: Clumps or mounds of heart-shaped, boldy veined leaves. The flowers are borne in narrow racemes or panicles and form in late spring and early summer.
Care: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun to part shade. The rootstalk tends to grow upwards, so mulch annualy to keep covered. May need to lift and replant with the crown just above the soil.
Propagation:

 Divide clumps in spring.


Problems:

 Foliar nematodes, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.


Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.;6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.;6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Uses Cut Flower
Style Beds and Borders, Container, Shade, Foliage, Edging
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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