Coral Bells or Alumroot
Latin Name : Heuchera
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This is an evergreen perennial whose different varieties give some truly wonderful leaf colours, grown within a border or a tub. This one is called ‘Chartruse’
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In contrast, with its dark purple wavy-edged leaf, this is Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’.
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There are many to choose from, and pinning it down to one is difficult …
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And when the flower comes, this it what it looks like. Generally pale colours although ‘striking reds’ are there to be had if you search for them!