How to grow Heuchera in the UK
Heuchera
Heuchera (Heuchera) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. Year-round foliage in lime, plum, peach. Vine weevil love the roots — check container plants. This guide covers when and how to sow Heuchera, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Easy — good for beginners
Position
partial sun (3–6 hrs)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Heuchera
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant at the same depth as the pot
- Spacing
- 30–60 cm apart
- Sowing
- Plant container-grown stock spring or autumn; divide established clumps in spring
- Growing
- Water well the first season until established; mulch in spring
- Harvest & upkeep
- Cut back faded foliage in late autumn or early spring; divide every 3–4 years
- Watch for
- Slugs and snails on new shoots; otherwise robust
Companion planting for Heuchera
No specific companion notes for this plant.
Grow Heuchera this year
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Heuchera FAQs
How much sun does Heuchera need?
Heuchera prefers partial sun (3–6 hrs).
Is Heuchera easy to grow?
Easy — good for beginners. Year-round foliage in lime, plum, peach. Vine weevil love the roots — check container plants.