Common name:Spangles Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Spangles'
The lobed, ruffled, green foliage mounds to less than 1' tall. Coral red flowers bloom in spring and summer, making the overall height 2' tall. It prefers part or full shade in warm inland areas, with well draining, rich soil. Spectacular for color flower borders.
Common name:Lucifer Red Crocosmia or Montbretia
Botanical name:Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
This garden plant is a cormous herb, and it closely resembles the gladiolus. Its summer deciduous bulb bears crenate vertical leaves to 3' tall and arching stalks of brilliant red flowers in late spring and summer. It requires sun to part shade with no summer watering. This plant performs excellent in containers. -Monterey Bay Nursery
| Designer: Debbie Ruskin: Ruskin Gardens | Low Entry Gate |
Photographer: Amy Palmer |
Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.
Integrated Pest Management:
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.