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Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'
Butterflies and hummingbirds love it, while deer prefer other nibbles.
The absolute "must have" Heuchera of the season, 'Georgia Peach' astounds and delights with giant, rounded leaves of silvery-peach with deep rose tints and prominent veining. It's an understatement to say that this is an attention-getting plant; the only word that really describes it is "eye-popping"!
Content in sun or shade, this Janet Egger introduction reaches just 14 inches high (when not in bloom) and 2 feet wide, but the individual leaves can grow quite large -- 8 inches is not unheard of! It leafs out in mid-spring with pinkish-orange tones overlaid by a silvery sheen, and by early summer is topped with clusters of ivory blooms on 30-inch stems. Hummingbirds and butterflies love these blooms, visiting frequently during this period.
As the summer heat sets in, this highly heat- and humidity-tolerant plant flourishes in border or container, its leaves becoming a bit less brilliant, only to rebound into glory with shades of pink, red, and burgundy in autumn. This color continues through winter in mild and warm climates, where 'Georgia Peach' is evergreen!
The H. villosa parentage of 'Georgia Peach' is responsible for much of its adaptability to heat, and it also possesses all the vigor you would expect of a native American plant. Pests and diseases tend to leave it alone, deer would rather feast elsewhere (though they have been known to indulge in a Heuchera or two in our gardens), and soil conditions can be considerably less than ideal without affecting its performance. After the first season, all it really needs is good drainage and at least some sunshine. What could be easier?
'Georgia Peach' is part of the Southern Bell series developed by Terra Nova, and we think it's the absolute star of the bunch. There is simply no other color blend like it, though many Heuchera can make a bid for most dramatic plant in the garden, from charcoal 'Mocha' to neon-zingy 'Citronelle.' We think it looks particularly good with another native perennial, subtly fragrant Tiarella 'Spring Symphony.' And there is no doubt that it offers terrific contrast to just about every other plant in the shade border, from Hosta to Fern.
Find a special spot for 'Golden Zebra' this season. It will repay you with trouble-free beauty for many seasons, and is likely to become the talking-point of the border! Zones 4-9.
| Genus | Heuchera |
| Variety | 'Georgia Peach' |
| PPAF | 19,375 |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 14 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| Item Form | 1-Quart |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Fall Foliage Changes, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers, Native, Spring Foliage Changes, Variegated |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Mix, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, Silver/Gray, Variegated |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Deer Resistance, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Fall Color, Foliage Interest, Outdoor, Winter Interest |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
- Butterflies like a lot of sunlight, so locate your garden in a sunny area.
- If you live in a windy location, plant your butterfly-attracting plants near a building, fence, or hedge to protect them.
- Plant a variety of nectar-rich plants, as well as shrubs and evergreens for shelter.
- Since many butterflies and native flowering plants have co-evolved, try to put in some that are native to your area. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center provides lists of plants native to states and regions.
- Certain colors are particularly attracting to butterflies – red, yellow, pink, purple, or orange blooms that are clustered or flat-topped, with a short flower tubes are especially attractive to adult butterflies.
- Avoid using pesticides, especially around nectar-producing plants.
- Provide a shallow source of water – try a birdbath with pebbles lining the bowl.
- Place a rock in a sunny spot for butterfly basking and resting.
- Create a "puddling area" by digging a shallow hole filled with compost or manure where rainwater will collect and release essential salts and minerals.
- If you want butterflies to breed in your garden, put in some caterpillar food plants, such as parsley, milkweeds, asters, thistles, violets, clover, grasses, and Queen Anne’s Lace.
- Since butterflies need nectar throughout the entire adult phase of their lives, try to create a design that will allow for a continuous bloom – when one stops blooming, another starts.
