Grande Amethyst Coral Bells – Heuchera Perennial – 4″ Pot – Shade Plant

Colorful Shade Perennial for Your Garden

This perennial is a fantastic choice for adding color to your shady garden spaces. Known for its tidy, mounding habit and excellent tolerance of heat and humidity, its bright foliage adds visual interest. Delicate white flower sprays provide a touch of elegance in late spring to early summer. This versatile plant is a great addition to any landscape, working well in borders or containers, bringing life and vibrancy to challenging areas.

Prized for its vibrant foliage and adaptability, this plant thrives in shade or morning sun, making it ideal for areas where other plants struggle. Its nearly evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, and the airy flower stems add a touch of whimsy. This plant is not only beautiful but also attracts pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to your garden ecosystem and supporting local biodiversity.

Key Benefits:

• Stunning Foliage: Bright leaves provide year-round color and texture, enhancing garden aesthetics.
• Shade Tolerance: Thrives in shady areas where many plants struggle, offering solutions for difficult spots.
• Attracts Pollinators: Supports local bee and butterfly populations, contributing to a healthy environment.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for borders, containers, and under deciduous trees, adaptable to various garden designs.
• Easy Care: Requires minimal maintenance and is relatively pest-free, ideal for busy gardeners.

Plant Care:

To ensure your perennial thrives, provide average to moist soil conditions with good drainage. Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Remove any winter-burned leaves in early spring to encourage new growth. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming, extending its beauty. Mulch can help protect the crown during winter and maintain soil moisture in summer. Divide every 3 years in spring to maintain vigor and health.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How big will this perennial get? The mature height is about 12 inches, and the spread is around 24 inches, making it a compact and manageable plant.
• What kind of sunlight does this plant need? It prefers shade or morning sun, avoiding hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf damage and ensure optimal growth.
• When does this perennial bloom? White flower sprays appear in late spring to early summer, typically from May through July, adding delicate beauty.
• Is this plant deer resistant? While no plant is completely deer-proof, this perennial is generally considered deer-resistant, offering a good option for areas with deer activity.
• How often should I water this plant? Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot and maintain plant health.