Heuchera sanguinea 'Snowflakes'
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2001
Introduced by
Norfolk & Suffolk Group
Reason for Inclusion
Historical interest. An early introduction, bred by Alan Bloom around 1938/9.
Verification
Blooms of Bressingham
Brief description of plant
Mound-forming evergreen perennial.
Height x Spread
40cm x 30cm
Flowers
Wands of small white flowers.
Foliage
Rounded, lobed toothed leaves attractively mottled light green.
Flowering Time
June - July
Soil type
Any soil, but needs soil that doesn’t dry out in summer and has good winter drainage.
Aspect
Full sun or part-shade
Pests and diseases
Slugs and snails. Vine weevil.
Cultivation
Should be divided every 3-4 years when it starts to become woody.
Propagation
Plants may be divided into separate crowns or basal cuttings are easy to root.