Growing Heuchera Electra

Heuchera Electra PPAF

• USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
• Size (W/HT/Flower HT): 14"/8"/12"
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Flowering Season(s): Spring
• Soil: Moist but well-drained mix low in peat. 
• Light: Part shade to shade, Full morning sun okay
• Nutritional Needs: Moderate to light fertility
• Water: Average, better too dry than too wet when established
• Landscape Value: Containers, mass plantings, accent plant in part shade to shade.

Tips for Growing Heuchera Electra

• All Heuchera flourish in high tilth, compost-like, well-drained soils.
  
• Heuchera grow best in a filtered sun exposure.
  
• Fertilize Heuchera with low nitrogen, organic fertilizer, once in the early spring as new growth emerges and once in mid-summer.
  
• Although Heuchera Electra will tolerate moist soil, clay or soggy soils can cause Heuchera to decline over time.
• Heuchera Electra is deer resistant.
• Plant in groups of three or five plants for maximum impact.
• Plant Heuchera Electra with purple or black foliage plants such as Sambucus Black Lace, Heuchera Midinght Rose or Weigela Midnight Wine for high contrast and drama.