Heuchera CITY™ 'Tokyo' – Coral Bells

Instantly wake up the shaded areas of your garden with this vibrant coral bells variety from the CITY™ series. It catches the eye with its immaculate, semi-evergreen chartreuse foliage that maintains absolute brightness all season long. From July until the first hard frost, a continuous profusion of bright red bell-shaped flowers rises above its compact mound, creating a dramatic and electrifying contrast perfect for energizing borders and container arrangements.

Characteristics

• Foliage : The semi-evergreen, rounded leaves display a uniform chartreuse shade of outstanding clarity. This compact mound retains its vivid colouration and impeccable structure without ever scorching under ambient light.
• Blooms / Fruit / Stems : Slender, upright stems hold airy clusters of bright, saturated red bell-shaped flowers, delivering continuous visual presence and constant renewal for several months.
• Light : Provide a spot in partial shade to full shade. It tolerates morning sun, which enhances the brilliance of its lime foliage.
• Habit : Its bushy, compact, and naturally rounded silhouette forms a dense, uniform, and very neat mound of foliage.
• Growth : This perennial grows at a moderate pace, quickly forming a tightly structured and well-proportioned clump.
• Soil : Plant in soil rich in organic matter, loose, and moist, but providing perfect drainage to safeguard its roots against standing moisture.
• Temperature : It demonstrates excellent hardiness, easily withstanding the rigours of zone 4.
• Resistance : It effectively resists common foliage diseases and treats white-tailed deer as well as hares and rabbits with indifference.

Use

• Types of use : Structure striking borders along pathways, illuminate shaded gardens under trees, or grow it as a Thriller in a large container on a shaded terrace or balcony.
• Ornamental benefits : It creates a massive visual impact thanks to its complementary colour contrast and enlivens dark areas with its red blooms set against a lime background.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil uniformly moist during the first season. Once well established, allow the soil surface to dry out slightly between waterings.
• Fertilizing : Apply a layer of rich compost in spring or feed with a balanced granular fertilizer early in the season to support its prolonged blooming.
• Pruning : Clean the plant in early spring by removing any winter-damaged leaves. Cut back spent flower stems to their base regularly to stimulate the ongoing emergence of new buds.
• Planting : Install the root ball level with the ground without burying the crown to prevent rot, while keeping the required spacing between plants.
• Winter Protection : Apply a mulch of shredded leaves around the base of the plant in late autumn to minimize the effects of frost-heaving.