Heuchera, tiarella and heucherella - Charles Oliver

Native to the United States but now widespread in the UK, Heuchera (or 'coral bells') thrive in all climates, even in shade, and produce stunning flowers in pink, coral, red or white. The foliage can be so colourful and ornate that you will be more than happy if they never bloomed. This outstanding plant is only now becoming fully appreciated with the arrival of new cultivars and hybrids, such as 'Amber Waves' and 'Purple Palace'. This easy and accessible guide covers :

1. Introduction: Heucheras and related genera (including Tiarella, x Heucherella and Mitella)
   Overview of range of forms
   Geography and ecology
   Suitability as garden plants
   Outstanding qualities
2. Use in garden by type: Outstanding cultivars
   Alpines
   Borders
   Woodland garden
   Landscape
   Cut flowers
3. Cultivation: Propagation
   Soil and sun exposure
   Feeding
   Growing from seed, cuttings, division and tissue culture
4. Horticultural history: Breeders and their plants
   Origins of present-day forms
5. Genetics and morphology: Traits and morphology in relation to garden-worthiness
6. Breeding: Trends
   Expression and combination of traits
   What makes a good garden plant (trial criteria)
7. Annotated list of garden-worthy wild species and selected cultivars