alum root 'Coco'
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A compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial bearing lobed, rounded, dark purple to dark red leaves and slender, upright, maroon stems bearing open panicles of pale pink flowers from early summer into autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- alum root 'Coco' (Heuchera 'Coco')
- 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
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of alum root 'Coco'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alum root 'Coco'
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alum root 'Coco' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningRemove faded flower spikes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in a fertile, neutral or slightly acid soil in light or partial shade, and ensure good drainage, especially in heavy soils. The woody rootstock tends to lift out of the ground over time, so mulch annually to retain moisture. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to heuchera rust
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
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