Citronelle Heuchera

Heuchera has a wide range of foliage colors, including deep purple, red, Kelly green, vibrant chartreuse, lemon yellow, and amber, making them an excellent choice for brightening a shady spot in the garden. Color intensity can vary depending on the amount of filtered light the garden receives. The foliage shape for Heuchera varies just as much as the color, with heavily lobed, curly, and flat being just some of the choices. Typically grown for its colorful foliage, some varieties produce an appealing display of fairy-like flowers in shades of reds, pinks, or cream-colored that float over the foliage on delicate, thin stems. Semi-evergreen in warm climates, but may die to the ground in an unseasonably cold winter. Rock gardens, mixed borders, and along shaded pathways are the ideal uses for this versatile perennial. Can be used in well-draining containers and patio planters as well. Best in dry shade gardens, Coral Bells will rot if overwatered or planted in soggy soils. Heuchera ‘Citronelle’ is a golden-chartreuse selection that will help bring attention to the forgotten corner of the garden. It has been found to be more tolerant of warm regions than some of its counterparts. ‘Citronelle’ is a vigorous grower that retains its foliage coloration throughout the growing season. This yellow-green heuchera is a naturally occurring sport of ‘Caramel’ and is similar in size. The small white flowers are insignificant on ‘Citronelle’ as the foliage steals the show.