Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' – Ruffled Lime Foliage for Bright, Textured Ground Cover
Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' is a compact, eye-catching perennial prized for its vibrant lime-green leaves with heavily ruffled and crisped edges. This standout variety brings year-round colour and texture to the front of borders, containers, or shady spots. The foliage forms neat mounds that contrast beautifully with other plants, while slender stems bearing tiny white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, adding delicate movement.
Perfect for brightening darker corners or underplanting shrubs, 'Apple Crisp' pairs well with purples, silvers, and blues. It’s hardy, easy to grow, and thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile, low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Key Features
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Foliage: Bright lime-green, ruffled leaves with silvery undersides
- Ultimate Height & Spread: 10 - 50cm
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Flowers: Small white blooms on slender upright stems in late spring
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Form: Low-growing, compact mounds with dense, tidy foliage
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Evergreen: Semi-evergreen, offering year-round interest in milder regions
Ideal For
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Edging borders or paths
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Underplanting trees or shrubs
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Container planting for patios and courtyards
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Adding contrast and texture to shade borders
Growing Conditions
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Position: Partial shade to full sun (in cooler climates)
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Soil: Moist but well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK gardens
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Maintenance: Low; remove old leaves and faded flower stems as needed
Why Choose Heuchera 'Apple Crisp'?
- Unique, crisp lime foliage for bold textural contrast
- Compact size ideal for edging or pots
- Tough, adaptable, and low maintenance
- A colourful and reliable ground cover for year-round effect
Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' is a vibrant foliage plant that enlivens garden spaces with its fresh colour and frilly form. Whether used in mixed borders or stylish containers, it’s a cheerful and dependable favourite.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.