Heuchera Americana ‘Montrose Ruby’ Coral Bells Dainty white bell-shaped flowers on 2' stems contrast beautifully with the shiny burgundy maple-shaped leaves with silver marbling. Blooms appear in July above dense mounds and are prolific in well-drained fertile soil. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 6–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera chlorantha ‘Chocolate Ruffles’ Coral Bells The foliage of this hardy Heuchera is a chocolate brown on top, burgundy on the underside of the incredibly ruffled leaves, and has many tiny creamy coral bells on its strong purple spikes at about 30" in bloom. Bloom time is July–August, although the gorgeous leaves take top billing, growing up to 9" wide. ‘Chocolate Ruffles’ prefers part sun to light shade and well-drained soil high in organic matter to do its best in our Maryland heat and humidity. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 part sun to part shade Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ Coral Bells The 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year, ‘Palace Purple’ has it all—beautiful showy white flowers on wiry purple stems at 18–24", and purple-bronze broad leaves with a pink underside. Flowers appear in June. The foliage color holds best in partial shade. Plant them in the border in clumps, as edging, or in nooks in the rock garden. While complementary perennial combinations are endless for ‘Palace Purple’, try it with the silvery blue leaves of Hosta ‘Halycon’, and any of our Siberian Iris for the cooling semi-shady garden. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 6–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera ‘Pewter Moon’ Coral Bells You’d never guess we like the Heuchera! In the past our crops of ‘Pewter Moon’ disappeared as fast as they were ready. The silver-gray leaves are marbled with pewter gray veins and are deep maroon on the underside. Icy pink flower bells appear in June–July on sturdy maroon stems at 15". Plant 18 inches apart Zone 6–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ Coral Bells The shiniest dark plum-purple foliage of this popular Heuchera has faint silver marbling and is deeply ruffled and tight. ‘Plum Pudding’ has pale pink flower clusters appearing in June and July at 18". Despite the plethora of dark-leaved Heucheras available today, this is a keeper. Try it with a yellow-leaved Hosta such as ‘August Moon’ or ‘Kabitan’, 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 inches apart Zone 5–9 part sun to part shade Heuchera ‘Raspberry Regal’ Coral Bells The foliage is medium green with a very scalloped edge and the large raspberry red double flowers are showy on 2–3' strong stems. ‘Raspberry Regal’ blooms like crazy for 6–8 weeks starting in May and makes a great cut flower. All Heucheras handle almost dry semi-shade. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 6–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera sanguinea Bressingham Hybrids Coral Bells Redish-pink, bell-shaped flowers appear in May and June on strong stems about 18" above the attractive foliage. Keeping spent flowers removed will prolong bloom time. Coral Bells prefer rich, well-drained soil. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera sanguinea ‘Snow Angel’ Coral Bells Throughout the doughty summer our trial crops of ‘Snow Angel’ looked fat and happy. The bright variegated light green and cream mottled leaves are smallish, making tidy clumps at 12" in the part-shade garden. Pink blooms in June above the arresting foliage are an added bonus. A great alternative to purple or green-leaved Heucheras, the foliage stays clean and bright throughout the summer. ‘Snow Angel’ literally stopped folks in their tracks. No kidding. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 3–8 part sun to part shade Heuchera ‘Silver Scrolls’ Coral Bells Metallic silvery leaves have deep wine-red scalloped borders, veins, and underside. The overall effect is a rich burgundy glow. Trim and tidy, ‘Silver Scrolls’ at 12-18" is a vigorous grower with creamy June flowers from pink buds. Evergreen by nature, it will respond to seasonal light levels with rich purple foliage color in winter and more silvery overlays in spring. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 part sun to part shade Heuchera villosa ‘Autumn Bride’ Coral Bells A fall-blooming Heuchera introduced by Bluemont Nurseries has large, velvety, light green leaves that are semi-evergreen. The wands of white flower clusters are thick in September–October at 24". Add this late-flowering native for fall color to a semi-shady garden setting. Try it with a mass of pink Begonia grandis and the startling deep blue hooded spikes of Aconitum. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 3–8 part sun to part shade
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