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Pretty Pistachio Coral Bells Heuchera 'Pretty Pistachio'

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Description

'Pretty Pistachio', also known as Coral Bells, is a hybrid cultivar of the genus, Heuchera, with some H. villosa in its background. 'Pretty Pistachio' is an herbaceous perennial with chartreuse to lime-green leaves and clusters of bright pink flowers held on stems above the foliage from spring to early fall. 'Pretty Pistachio' tolerates deep shade and provides year-round interest in a shady part of the landscape. It is a relatively short plant, less than a foot high, but with a 2 foot spread and colorful foliage that is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates. 'Pretty Pistachio' is protected under U. S. Plant Patent PP#29,361.

The genus Heuchera does best in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Because the parentage of hybrids often determines the best culture including optimum sun exposure, a hybrid such as 'Pretty Pistachio' does best in part shade and tolerates full shade. If you site the plant in a cooler climate, you can apply a winter compost mulch after the ground freezes to prevent root heaving. You can trim back any tattered foliage in early spring.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

Frost heaving of roots can occur when winter temperatures fluctuate widely. Potential diseases include powdery mildew, rust, and bacterial leaf spot. Potential insect pests include weevils and foliar nematodes.

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#pink flowers#chartreuse#mounding#deer resistant#herbaceous perennial#cutting garden#flowers midsummer#flowers late summer#lime green leaves#flowers early fall#HS302#shade tolerant
 
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#pink flowers#chartreuse#mounding#deer resistant#herbaceous perennial#cutting garden#flowers midsummer#flowers late summer#lime green leaves#flowers early fall#HS302#shade tolerant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Heuchera
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Wildlife Value:
    attracts polinators, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 8 in. - 0 ft. 10 in.
    Width: 2 ft. 4 in. - 2 ft. 8 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Dense
    Mounding
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Low
  • 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)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Bell
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Medium pink spikes of tiny flowers from mid-summer through early fall.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Soft
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Margin:
    Undulate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Chartreuse to lime green leaves with wavy margins.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Salt