Heuchera Paprika

Appreciated for its <strong>highly decorative foliage</strong> that lasts a long time, heuchera is a <strong>perennial plant</strong> that brings colour to the garden almost all year round! The <strong>evergreen varieties</strong> remain decorative even in the depths of winter. It is a great solution for enlivening shaded gardens or dressing the base of trees and bushes. Its <strong>delicate and airy flowering</strong> has earned it the nickname of "<strong>painter's despair</strong>". This appears in summer and often takes on white hues, but can also be pink or red. Once out of fashion, they made a comeback in the 1980s with the arrival of new horticultural varieties, completely renewing their colour range. They now come in the <strong>most varied shades</strong>: from deep purple to bright golden yellow, including red, orange, or silver, and even pink. They continue to surprise us with their exceptional colours! <strong>Very hardy</strong>, heuchera is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. It enjoys <strong>fresh, rich</strong>, and <strong>humus-bearing soils</strong>. Although it can be planted in <strong>open ground</strong>, feel free to plant it in a <strong>pot or container</strong> to create lovely compositions, paired with small perennials, bulbous plants, or grasses. It is best placed in <strong>partial shade</strong>, as it is sensitive to intense heat, and direct sunlight could scorch its foliage... This precaution is essential for the lighter-toned varieties, green or yellow, which are much more delicate in cultivation! In contrast, the varieties with purple foliage are the most resilient and can tolerate full sun.