alum root 'Glitter'

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A compact, clump-forming semi-evergreen to evergreen herbaceous perennial producing silvery foliage with black veining and pale purple undersides. Masses of fuchsia-pink flowers appear on long stems above the foliage throughout the spring and summer

alum root 'Glitter'

Scientific classification

Species
alum root 'Glitter' (Heuchera 'Glitter')
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 · Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy · Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of alum root 'Glitter'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of alum root 'Glitter'

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alum root 'Glitter' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allow slight surface dryness between soaks
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allow slight surface dryness between soaks

Fertilizing

Weak foliage and bloom feed monthly spring through mid-summer heat

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead leaves

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early autumn

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. If the soil is moist, a shadier position may be tolerated. To prevent the rhizomes rising to the surface, mulch annually and divide every few years

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to heuchera rust

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevils and leaf and bud eelworm

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