Light within shade
Luminous leaves act as a lasting colour plane where few flowers remain for long.
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Heuchera 'Indian Summer Lime' 12cm
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€10,00
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Heuchera ‘Indian Summer Lime’
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- Luminous lime foliage
- Low dense mound
- Airy flower stems
- Bright shade
Heuchera ‘Indian Summer Lime’ brings the luminous yellow-green that makes a planting feel instantly fresher. Its broad, lobed leaves overlap like softly gathered fabric, with gently waved edges and a richly textured surface. The colour catches the eye without needing spectacular flowers to make its presence felt. It is a lovely choice for anyone who enjoys fine details and wants the garden’s greenery to have a brighter, more individual character.
The low clump creates a bright foundation at the front of a border and a clear contrast beside larger, deeper-coloured leaves. Repeated in small groups, it links different parts of a planting; among a collection of pots, it adds a contrasting texture beside delicate ferns. Airy flowering stems bring seasonal movement above the steady outline of the foliage.
What makes it special
Three qualities explain how this cultivar brings light, texture and a long season of interest to partial shade.
Sculpted leaf texture
Lobed, softly waved blades create depth even in a restrained single-colour planting.
Airy flower stems
Fine flowering stems rise above the mound without weighing down its rounded form.
Why you will love it: it illuminates shade with foliage alone, adding both a clear lime colour and a soft rounded shape.
In the garden & on the balcony Placement & plant combinations Choose bright shade or gentle morning sun and keep it away from fierce reflected afternoon heat.
A pool of lime in bright shade
Use at the front of a border, beneath open-branched shrubs or in an outdoor pot with bright shade, gentle morning sun and shelter from scorching reflected heat.
Lime against blue, gold and soft white
Broader blue leaves, arching sedge and light flowers make the foliage brighter while sharing its preference for a cool root zone.
- Hosta ‘Halcyon’ — broad blue leaves provide a cool tonal contrast
- Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ — arching gold-green ribbons add movement
- Astilbe ‘Deutschland’ — white plumes rise lightly behind the lime mound
Care at a glance
Light
Bright partial shade or gentle morning sun; protect the lime leaves from fierce reflected afternoon heat.
Watering
Keep the root zone evenly moist while establishing, then water when the upper layer begins to dry; avoid both drought and saturation.
Climate & hardiness
Cold hardy in free-draining ground, but hot dry wind and an overheated pot can mark the foliage.
Safety
Generally grown as an ornamental foliage perennial; discourage children and pets from chewing plant material.
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, soil, establishment, watering, container growing, feeding, grooming and seasonal renewal
Light & orientation
Bright shade maintains the clearest lime colour. Gentle morning sun is useful, while strong afternoon heat can bleach or scorch exposed leaves.
Soil & drainage
Use fertile, humus-rich soil that holds modest moisture but drains freely. The crown should never sit in heavy, airless ground.
Watering during establishment
Water thoroughly whenever the upper layer begins to dry during the first growing period, ensuring the whole root area is moistened.
Watering once established
Aim for even moisture rather than constant wetness. Check pots more frequently in warm wind, as broad leaves lose water quickly.
Growing in a container
Use an outdoor pot with clear drainage and an aerated organic mix. Shelter the pot from the strongest afternoon heat and do not leave water beneath it.
Feeding
Apply a restrained balanced feed in spring. Excess nitrogen produces softer leaves and can loosen the compact mound.
Grooming
Remove tired leaves individually at the base and cut spent flower stems down cleanly; do not shear across the whole crown.
Seasonal renewal
After winter, clear damaged outer leaves as fresh basal growth becomes visible. Keep the crown airy and free from trapped debris.
Development over time From a young rosette to a full lime mound The roots establish first, basal crowns multiply, and the foliage gradually closes into a rounded dome.
Root establishment
The plant first settles its short perennial crown and fine roots, with limited visible expansion.
Basal rosettes multiply
New leaf stalks emerge from the base and begin to close the spaces around the original crown.
Mature foliage dome
A rounded mound approximately 25–35cm high and 30–40cm wide develops, with flower stems rising above it seasonally.
Mature habit & dimensions
Established mature moundHeight 25–35cmSpread 30–40cmRounded foliage dome
A low rounded mound develops as overlapping lobed leaves fill the crown and fine flower stems rise above the clear lime foliage.
Form through time
Two realistic seasonal statesFoliage-led structureSeasonal flower stems
Young basal rosettesSeparate rosettes and visible gaps show that the perennial crown is still filling out.
Established summer moundOverlapping lime leaves create a full dome and fine flower stems may rise above it.
The exact balance of old leaves, fresh lime growth and flower stems varies with season, light and climate.
What to expect after planting: Root establishment comes first. As new basal rosettes appear, the lime foliage fills into a denser rounded mound; flower stems are a seasonal addition, not the plant’s permanent outline.
History & origin Cultivar origin The bright side of the Dutch Indian Summer collection
The story of Heuchera ‘Indian Summer Lime’ is tied to the Indian Summer collection, which brought together selections valued for vivid foliage colours and contrasting leaf textures. Dutch growers F.N. Kempen in Mijdrecht and Natuurlijk Hopmans in Wieringerwerf promote the collection, putting foliage at the centre of the display.
Lime is the bright yellow-green presence in that palette. Its route through the nursery trade is clearer than its earliest beginnings: the original breeder, parents and selection year do not accompany this trade designation. Its story therefore remains attached to the collection that brought it into gardens.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Science nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about what lies behind the plant’s appearance
Palmate venation
The main veins begin near the point where the leaf stalk meets the blade and spread towards its lobes. This palmate arrangement follows the leaf’s distinctive broad shape.
A perennial crown, renewing foliage
The clump renews from a short perennial crown with successive buds. Each new leaf develops its own stalk, allowing older and younger leaves to overlap at different levels.
Frequently asked questions
How to protect the lime foliage, balance moisture, renew the mound and keep its seasonal colour attractive.
01Which light keeps the lime colour clearest?
Bright shade or gentle morning sun. Deep shade dulls the colour, while fierce reflected afternoon sun can scorch the light leaves.
02How large does it become?
Allow approximately 25–35cm in foliage height and 30–40cm in spread; seasonal flower stems may rise above the mound.
03How should it be watered?
Keep it evenly moist while establishing, then water thoroughly as the upper layer begins to dry. Avoid both prolonged drought and saturation.
04Can this Heuchera grow in a pot?
Yes. Use an outdoor pot with free drainage, an aerated organic mix and some shelter from the hottest afternoon exposure.
05Should the whole plant be cut back?
Remove tired leaves and spent flower stems individually. A wholesale haircut is rarely needed and temporarily spoils the rounded foliage surface.
06Does it keep every leaf in winter?
It may remain largely evergreen in a mild sheltered site, while cold or dry wind can mark older leaves that are replaced from the base in spring.
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