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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Heuchera 'Wendy' (Wendy Coral Bells) - This is a great evergreen perennial that is the result of a cross between the Alum Root (Heuchera maxima) and the Coral Bell (Heuchera sanguinea). In the summer, the delicate bright pink flowers of this variety stand on slim 3 foot tall pink stalks. It can grow to about 2 feet by 2 feet. It does best in a shady location and is hardy to about 10 degrees F. Although not extremely long lived, this is a wonderful choice worthy of replanting every 3-5 years. Plants are attractive to hummingbirds. Heuchera 'Wendy' is one of a series that includes 'Santa Ana Cardinal', 'Genevieve', 'Opal' and 'Susanna' that were bred by Dr. Lee Lenz in 1953 at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden. 'Wendy' was named and introduced by John Dourley, the garden's director of horticulture in 1984. Of the hybrids, 'Wendy' is noted as particularly free flowering and has the largest leaves that are grey-green, slightly hairy and held in looser rosettes than the other selections. In their book "Heuchera and Heucherellas: Coral Bells and Foamy Bells" Timber Press 2005 authors Dan Heims and Grahame Ware note that Linnaeus named Heuchera for Johann Heinrich von Heucher, professor of medicine and Botany at Wittenberg University. They further note that the name Heuchera should be pronounced following the person's name it commemorates so the proper pronunciation is HOY-ker-uh.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Heuchera 'Wendy'.
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