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Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' is often confused with:
Heuchera americana Heuchera americana
Heuchera villosa Form
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) Edible Kale
Amaranthus tricolor Amaranthus tricolor
Ardisia japonica Ardisia japonica-

Berry Smoothie Heuchera Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
HEW-ker-a
Description

A cross between H. villosa and H. americana a perennial with rose-pink leaves that provide year-round interest in a shady part of the landscape.  It is tolerant to heat.  Beware of planting too deep, it does not like its crown covered.

More information on Heuchera.

Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#purple#red#evergreen#heat tolerant#heavy shade#pink flowers#deep shade#purple leaves#red leaves#pink leaves#winter interest#year-round interest#fast growing#woodland
 
Purple-red leaves
Purple-red leaves Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
Form
Form Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' leaves
leaves Leonora (Ellie) Enking CC-BY-SA 2.0
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' red leaves
Red leaves Andy Mabbett CC BY-SA 3.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#purple#red#evergreen#heat tolerant#heavy shade#pink flowers#deep shade#purple leaves#red leaves#pink leaves#winter interest#year-round interest#fast growing#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Heuchera
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 4 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 8 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Mounding
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    White spring blooms
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Rose purple pink metallic
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Winter Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Heat
    Heavy Shade