Also known as Coral Bells, Heuchera are a brilliant evergreen addition to any garden. With beautiful foliage and long lasting flowers that attract pollinators, they can grow in both sun and shade. Offering colour the whole year through and acting as brilliant filler plants, they are easy to grow, trouble free and very low maintenance to care for. Heuchera are available in a range of colours so can be integrated into any design. They look excellent in a patio container, brightening up a shady corner or in a mixed border.
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Heuchera ‘Apple Crisp’
The ruffled edges and bright green, silver-tinged colour of the leaves of ‘Apple Crisp’ help to the draw the eye and work well when planted in amongst other plants. Delicate cream flowers appear in spring and summer and this plant would make a wonderful edge to the garden.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Cherry Cola’
The foliage of ‘Cherry Cola’ makes this Heuchera stand out in the garden. Leaves of red and bronze showcase pretty, vermillion flowers and looks stunning in borders and beds. ‘Cherry Cola’ can also look great on its own as a focal point in a container.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’
A magnificent feature plant, Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’ is a compact, clump-forming evergreen perennial, exhibiting deep purple leaves with fluted edges. They retain their colour all year round, and provide a dramatic backdrop to any border or garden.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy throughout most of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
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Heuchera ‘Green Spice’
This ornate variety of Heuchera features silver-green leaves with decorative maroon veins and a brighter green edge. Towards the end of spring, pretty pink flowers appear making it an attractive addition to a coastal garden.
| Flowering time | Spring |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Licorice’
This evergreen Heuchera displays ruffled black-purple leaves that work beautifully when planted with vibrant colours. Cream-pink flowers are featured in the spring and summer months, making it a great plant for a cottage garden.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’
Living up to its name, ‘Lime Marmalade’ is coloured bright lime green that is really impactful all year long. As summer approaches, white blooms appear which make great cut flowers. ‘Lime Marmalade’ makes great, vibrant and unique groundcover.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’
A stunning pink stem and foliage of yellow, pink, brown and bronze make this plant an excellent attraction in the garden. ‘Marmalade’ produces brown, summer flowers and looks beautiful when worked into a courtyard garden for a splash of colour all year.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’ is a hardy, evergreen perennial with dark burgundy foliage randomly splattered with bright pink. The pink splashes lighten to cream as summer progresses while creamy white flowers appear on purples stems during summer.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.3m x 0.45m |
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Heuchera ‘Obsidian’
Also known as Alum root ‘Obsidian’, this variety of Heuchera features deep-purple, almost black, leaves in a compact form. The red stems provide a pop of colour amongst the dark foliage while cream leaves appear in the summer.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Paris’
Silver foliage and beautiful coral coloured flowers make this Heuchera an elegant and attractive planting. It works well when planted in coastal or cottage gardens but also as a cut flower.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’
Owing its name to the plum colour of the ruffled leaves, ‘Plum Pudding’ is an excellent Heuchera with dainty white flowers and silver-grey stems. Ideal for a patio or rock garden when you can add some great vivid colour.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Silver Gumdrop’
Great for patio planting, Heuchera ‘Silver Gumdrop’ is a silver-green perennial when young, transforming into a red-purple colour as the plant matures. Small sprays of pink flowers appear during the summer for a little pop of colour.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.4m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Sugar Frosting’
Purple veining upon silver foliage really makes this Heuchera stand out from other varieties. With an intricate and decorative appearance as well as small cream flowers it makes a great plant for a flower border or bed.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy throughout most of the UK |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heuchera ‘Timeless Night’
The dark purple black shades of foliage create a glossy backdrop for other plants. Slim stems hold dainty pink flowers for a great flowering period from spring to autumn. ‘Timeless Night’ makes great underplanting for roses.
| Flowering time | Spring – autumn |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heucherella ‘Alabama Sunrise’
The unique red veins of ‘Alabama Sunrise’ stand out upon the bright green leaves for an ornamental and decorative effect. The leaves turn orange during the autumn months while white flowers appear in the spring and last through summer.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heucherella ‘Brass Lantern’
A beautiful bronzed variety of Heucherella, ‘Brass Lantern’ grows upon a red stem and changes to a brown-green hue during the winter. This perennial features clusters of white flowers upon red stems during the warmer months.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 1m x 0.5m |
Heucherella ‘Kimono’
Heucherella ‘Kimono’ is a decorative variety with green leaves that have a silver hue and intricate deep-purple veining. Pink flowers flourish in spring, making it ideal for a bright flower bed or as garden edging.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’
In a stunning burnt-orange colour, Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ can make an excellent focal point for city and courtyard gardens. The white flowers that feature in the warmer months make great cut flower as well.
| Flowering time | Spring – summer |
| Sun requirements | Full sun/partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Heucherella ‘Tapestry’
The interesting foliage of blue-green is really what makes Heucherella ‘Tapestry’ stand out and a must have in the garden. Pink-white flowers grow in the summer to form a low maintenance March garden option.
| Flowering time | Summer |
| Sun requirements | Partial shade |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Size | Grows to approx. 0.5m x 0.5m |
Growing Guide
Planting
If you are planting your Heuchera with other plants, be sure to position it towards the front as this is where it will grow best.
You can either choose to plant your Heuchera as single focal points or as part of a larger group for a big splash of colour.
Watering
When watering these plants the best time of day to do it is first thing in the morning, giving the leaves time to dry before the sun gets up high in the sky which can avoid scalding the leaves. It is also worth noting that you shouldn’t water Heuchera (or any other plants) in the late evening or at night if you want to avoid foliage diseases.
Pruning
Simply remove any tatty foliage or faded flowers as you spot it to keep them looking at their best.
Heuchera Planting Ideas
Plant alongside Tiarellas as these thrive in similar environment and look attractive next to one another.
Salvia plants are great for planting with Heuchera as they attract pollinators into the garden and can encourage a complementary selection of colours.
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