Heuchera x 'Encore' PPAF

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This new Heuchera hybrid starts out with young, deep, rose-purple colored leaves with light silvering, darker veins, and vibrant reddish-purple undersides in spring. They mature to a light rose with a heavy silver overlay and smoky purple veins. Encore is a hybrid between a popular French selection, 'Gloire d' Orleans' and the rock solid 'Caramel.

Becky's Note:
I have to admit I was skeptical about this one, but it has proven to be the best greenhouse grower of the bunch, easily out pacing all the other new varieties. It also is far more attractive than it appears in its photos and it combines beautifully with ferns, hellebores and carex in a container planting. I think I have a new favorite!

Height

12-15 Inches

Spread

15-20 Inches

Bloom Color

Creamy White

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Heuchera 'Encore' grows best in rich, loamy, moist, well-drained soil in part to full shade. Can easily be grown in full sun as long as adequate moisture is provided. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Use as a edging plant in perennial beds or to add interest to the woodland garden

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Ground Cover
•	Container
•	Moist Sun
•	Mass Planting
•	Dry Shade
•	Border
•	Moist Shade

Critter Resistance

•	Rabbit Resistant
•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•	Shade
•	Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
•	Part Sun

Growth Rate

•

Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Late Summer

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Moist
•	Average
•	Good Drainage