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Heuchera ‘Autumn Leaves’

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Summary

Heuchera ‘Autumn Leaves’ has red leaves that fade to shades of bronze, green, and tan. The overall performance of this cultivar was disappointing due to its poor color retention and lack of vigor. The light-pink flowers were attractive, but there were never enough of them to create an impressive display. When grown in full sun, ‘Autumn Leaves’ was severely stunted and experienced significant discoloration and burning, resulting in a recommendation for part shade – full shade conditions.


Details

  • Rating
    2.3 
  • Common Name
    Autumn Leaves alumroot  
  • Bloom Period
    early June – late July 
  • Size
    10” x 24” x 16” (h x w x flower hgt.) 
  • Flower Color
    light pink 
  • Floral Display
    attractive 
  • Sun Tolerance
    4 hours or less