SKU: 00840369419002 Fire Chief Heuchera – Year-Round Red for Shade & Sun

Key Features

• Color:
  • Foliage emerges bright cherry-red, ages to wine burgundy with silver overtones
  • Airy white–blush flower wands May–July

• Fragrance: Flowers have a light, sweet scent; foliage is unscented

• Wildlife / Pest Resistance:
  • Deer & rabbit resistant foliage
  • Few pest or disease issues when soil drains well

• Planting Zones: USDA 4 – 9 (evergreen in mild winters)

• Sun Preferences: Part shade ideal (morning sun / afternoon shade); tolerates full sun in cooler climates with even moisture

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

• Size at Maturity: Forms a neat mound 10 – 12 in. tall (15 in. with blooms) and 14 – 18 in. wide

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  1. Site: Choose loamy, well-drained soil in dappled shade or morning sun.

  2. Planting hole: Dig as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.

  3. Set crown level with surrounding soil—never bury the crown.

  4. Back-fill, firm gently, and water thoroughly.

  5. Space plants 12–18 in. apart for quick coverage.

  6. Keep soil evenly moist the first season; mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown.

  7. Remove spent flower stalks and tattered leaves to keep the clump tidy.

‘Fire Chief’ Heuchera delivers four-season color, effortless maintenance, and versatile placement—perfect for brightening shaded beds, edging pathways, or starring in mixed containers.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted. 

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October