- ‘Fire chief’ heuchera
Botanical name: heuchera sanguinea ‘fire chief’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: a foot and a half in height and width
Bloom time: spring and summer
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: pink and white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and removed dead or damaged foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: color addition to a shade garden
Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day
Special features: colorful foliage
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release liquid fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam or clay
Companion plants: primrose, ferns, daylilies
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no