Heuchera sanguinea
Purple Heuchera
Common names: Blood‑Red Purple Bells, Coral Bells
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Description
The Purple Heuchera (Heuchera sanguinea) is a compact perennial with rounded foliage that is often marked in shades of red to bronze, providing color in the garden almost year‑round. From May to July it produces delicate, bell‑shaped flower spikes in red or pink tones that attract bees and bumblebees. The plant forms a low mound about 30–40 cm tall, making it ideal for the edge of a lawn, as a ground cover under trees, or in groups in partial shade. Cultivars such as ‘Palace Purple’ or ‘Firefly’ allow the foliage color to be varied from deep purple to bright green.
Care instructions
Purple Heuchera thrives best in partial shade; full afternoon sun will bleach and scorch the leaves. The soil should be humus‑rich, loose, and well‑drained—waterlogging is poorly tolerated and leads to root rot. Water moderately during prolonged dry spells, but never keep the soil constantly wet. Deadhead spent flower spikes close to the ground to maintain a tidy appearance into the fall. Every three to four years, divide older clumps in early spring (around week 14–16) to prevent the plant from becoming stunted from the inside.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
humus-rich, well-drained, moist, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
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