Heuchera (Coral Bells)

Build colour into your planting with our heuchera plants, chosen for leaves in lime green, peach, silver, rich purple and near-black. These compact perennials bring texture to border fronts and patio pots, with delicate flowers adding seasonal interest. Discover ruffled, marbled and pink-flecked varieties, alongside long-flowering favourites such as ‘Berry Timeless’ and ‘Paris’. Most prefer partial shade, making them especially useful for bringing colour to the softer-lit parts of the garden.
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Choosing heucheras for borders and pots

Start with the colours you want to bring together. ‘Lime Marmalade’ creates a bright contrast with ‘Black Taffeta’, while ‘Shanghai’ and ‘Silver Gumdrop’ offer cooler silver tones. For a warmer planting, combine the peach and caramel shades of the Carnival range with ‘Forever Red’. ‘Midnight Rose’ adds intricate pink markings, and ‘Forever Purple’ gives the border a strong thread of purple foliage.

For a balanced display, repeat two or three varieties rather than mixing every colour together. Plant them alongside ferns, hostas or sedges to vary the leaf shapes, and allow enough space for each mound to develop. Heucheras also combine well with hellebores, bringing leaf colour around their early flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are heucheras evergreen? +

Many keep their leaves through winter, especially in mild, sheltered gardens. Others are semi-evergreen, and cold weather can damage older foliage. Fresh leaves develop in spring, so a winter-worn plant may simply need a tidy.

Do heucheras prefer sun or shade? +

Partial or dappled shade suits most varieties. Darker leaves often tolerate more sun if the soil retains moisture. Pale and lime-green varieties generally need protection from strong afternoon sunshine. Check each variety’s position notes.

Can I grow heucheras in pots? +

Yes. Choose a container with drainage holes and enough space for the mature plant. Water when needed, avoid saturated compost and feed during spring and summer once the compost’s initial nutrients are used up.

When do heucheras flower? +

Flowering varies by variety, usually between late spring and summer. Some, including ‘Berry Timeless’ and ‘Paris’, can repeat into autumn. The foliage provides colour beyond the flowering period.

Should I cut back heucheras? +

Remove damaged or dead leaves and finished flower stems. Keep healthy foliage, particularly through winter. Check in spring for roots that have lifted above the soil and replant at the correct level if needed.

Why does my heuchera look a different colour from the photograph? +

Leaf colour changes with season, temperature, light and leaf age. Fresh growth can look different from mature foliage, and some varieties develop stronger red or pink tones at particular times of year.