Heuchera fire Chief ® / 2L
Heuchera fire Chief ® / 2L
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Heuchera 'Fire Chief'®
Heuchera 'Fire Chief'®
2L Pot
Plant Highlights: Vibrant red foliage through the seasons • Evergreen leaves for year-round interest • Compact, mounding habit • Bicoloured pink and white summer flowers • Ideal for borders and containers
Overview
Heuchera 'Fire Chief'® is an evergreen herbaceous perennial grown for its bold, richly coloured foliage. The rounded leaves emerge bright red and retain rich wine-red to vibrant red tones throughout the year, bringing strong colour and contrast to borders, woodland-style planting and patio containers.
In late spring and summer, dark red flower stems rise above the foliage carrying delicate bicoloured pink and white flowers, creating a light, airy display while allowing the colourful foliage to remain the main feature. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it easy to incorporate into a wide range of planting schemes. At maturity, the foliage forms a mound approximately 20–25cm high, with flower stems reaching up to 45cm, and a spread of around 35–40cm.
Why We Love It
- Rich red foliage provides year-round colour and contrast.
- Elegant pink and white flowers add movement above the foliage.
- Compact habit is perfect for borders, edging and containers.
- Evergreen leaves maintain garden interest through every season.
- Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Heuchera 'Fire Chief'® |
| Common Name | Coral Bells 'Fire Chief' |
| Plant Type | Evergreen herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen, vibrant wine-red to bright red leaves |
| Flower Colour | Bicoloured pink and white |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to summer |
| Growth Habit | Compact, clump-forming |
| Position | Partial shade or full sun |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil |
| Mature Height | 20–25cm (up to 45cm in flower) |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 35–40cm |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy in Ireland and the UK |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in partial shade for the richest foliage colour, although it also grows well in full sun provided the soil remains evenly moist. Shelter from excessively hot, drying conditions where possible.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist while plants establish. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly in containers, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Good drainage is especially important during winter.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Fully hardy in Ireland and the UK. Remove any damaged or weathered leaves in spring as fresh growth emerges, and apply a mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture.
Maintenance
Remove spent flower stems after flowering to keep plants tidy and encourage vigorous growth. Divide mature clumps every few years if required to maintain health and vigour.
Perfect For
- Mixed borders.
- Woodland gardens.
- Border edging.
- Patio containers.
- Shade gardens.
Good to Know
The colourful foliage is the principal feature of this variety, but the elegant pink and white flowers carried on dark stems provide an attractive secondary display while drawing pollinating insects into the garden.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2L nursery pot.
- Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
- Best grown in partial shade or full sun.
- Ideal for borders, woodland gardens, edging and patio containers.
- Valued for its vibrant evergreen foliage and bicoloured pink and white summer flowers.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
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