Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal'

Also Known As

Santa Ana Cardinal Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal' plant details

Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A superb evergreen cross between Heuchera maxima and Heuchera sanguinea, this vigorous dazzler was introduced in 1958 by the Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden. Scalloped bright green leaves describe a dense lustrous base, showcasing the generous offering of vivid rosy red bells on 2 ft. tall flowering spires. Tantalizing to hummingbirds and other plant enthusiasts, long blooming 'Santa Ana Cardinal' relishes cool sunny spots or bright shady ones with average to minimal summer waterings once mature.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Multitudes of vibrant red flowers on 2' stems bloom for 3-5 months, or year round in mild areas. Best with moderate summer water. Mature plants form vigorous, free-flowering clumps up to 4' wide. Hardy to 15F.

By: Native Sons

Introduced in 1958 by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, this cross between Heuchera maxima and H. sanguinea grows and blooms vigorously unlike many of the newer hybrids which are rushed to market without field trials amidst glitzy marketing. Cranky! Great red flowers.