Heuchera hybrid 'Ruby Tuesday'

Coral Bells


Heuchera 'Ruby Tuesday' - Coral Bells from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Exceptionally ruffled, ruby leaves
  • Petite star-like white flowers in spring
  • Fall color deepens to burgundy with silvery cast
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Most varieities grow best in part shade environments.  A few varieties will tolerate full sun.  They thrive in rich, moist, well drained soil.  Maintain soil moisture during dry spells.  Remove dead foliage in the spring.  Generally disease and pest resistant.


Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 14-16 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Edging
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • No Deadheading
  • Focal Point
  • Disease Resistant
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Rock Garden
  • Mass Planting

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Full Shade
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Red

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Heuchera

Common Name: Coral Bells

Prized for its foliage colors and textures.  Heuchera adds color and interest to the shade garden.  Foliage typically comes in hues of silver, burgundy, peach, pink, red, chartreuse, and purple with contrasting veining.  Tiny, bell shaped flowers appear above the foliage in late spring-mid summer.  Low growing, mounding habit.  Perfect choise for borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings.