alum root 'Leuchtkäfer'
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Leuchtkäfer' makes a neat clump of rounded, green leaves with small bright red flowers in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- alum root 'Leuchtkäfer' (Heuchera 'Leuchtkäfer')
- Genus
- Heuchera
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of alum root 'Leuchtkäfer'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alum root 'Leuchtkäfer'
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alum root 'Leuchtkäfer' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in a fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral soil in sun or partial shade. The woody rootstock tends to lift out of the ground so mulch annually or lift and replant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by heuchera rust
Pests
Prone to vine weevils and leaf and bud eelworm
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