Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice'
USPP #13,340, COPF
"Coral Bells"

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BENEFITS
Two-toned pink flowers along with good winter hardiness, tolerance to dry summer shade and extended flowering into August.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Showy pink and dark pink two-toned flowers above eye-catching foliage with a mesh of dark veins over a background of raspberry and frosty silver make an attractive mound shape.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade (happiest in light shade). USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Best in partial shade locations. Generally will do well under trees where dry summer shade is a factor. Flowers are good for cutting. Heuchera is a terrific companion for other light shade-loving plants like Astilbe (try 'Sprite'), Primrose (Primula), Hellebore (Helleborus), Foam Flower (Tiarella), or Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum').

SIZE
Flower spikes rise to 24" over a 12" clump of foliage which will spread to 27" wide in the second year. Plant 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, but is more tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions than older varieties. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants, but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every three years. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

Meet the Breeder
'Raspberry Ice' is from the acclaimed breeding work of Charles Oliver in Scottdale, Pa. Unlike other varieties originating in the mild Pacific Northwest, Mr. Oliver's Heuchera can handle harsh winters, dry summer shade - whatever the weather dishes out.

Most species of the genus Heuchera are native to North America, but the genus is named for German botanist J. H. Heucher.