Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Coral Bells)

Coral Bells 'Plum Pudding', Alum Root 'Plum Pudding', Coral Flower 'Plum Pudding'

The shiniest dark plum-purple foliage of this popular Heuchera has faint silver marbling and is deeply ruffled and tight. Pale pink flower clusters appear in June and July at 18”. Try it with a yellow-leaved Hosta such as ‘August Moon’, or as a contrast for silver or brightly variegated perennials such as Pulmonaria ‘Spilled Milk’, Variegated Carex or Liriope, Lamiums, or Japanese Painted Ferns. Plant 18” apart.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height6" - 12" (in), 18" - 24" (in), 2' - 4' (ft)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18" - 24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Coral Bells) | Coral Bells 'Plum Pudding', Alum Root 'Plum Pudding', Coral Flower 'Plum Pudding' || The shiniest dark plum-purple foliage of this popular Heuchera has faint silver marbling and is deeply ruffled and tight. Pale pink flower clusters appear in June and July at 18”. Try it with a yellow-leaved Hosta such as ‘August Moon’, or as a contrast for silver or brightly variegated perennials such as Pulmonaria ‘Spilled Milk’, Variegated Carex or Liriope, Lamiums, or Japanese Painted Ferns. Plant 18” apart.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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Image © Terra Nova