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Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

Also Known As

  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Heuchera 'Red Lightning' plant details

Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with chartreuse, gold and red foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold and red
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Huge gold leaves with red veining.sch
'Red Lightning' has huge lime yellow to golden yellow leaves with striking red veins. The leaves are larger with bolder red markings than 'Delta Dawn'. You won't miss 'Red Lightning' in the garden. Use it where you need to grab some attention, especially in containers.

Gardening facts about Heuchera 'Red Lightning' plant

How to Grow Heuchera 'Red Lightning'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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