Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' | Plum Pudding Coral Bells

$0.00

DESCRIPTION
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a richly hued perennial celebrated for its deep purple, metallic-toned foliage with prominent black veining. The leaves have a slightly ruffled edge, adding texture and interest to garden beds or containers. This evergreen cultivar maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for year-round appeal in mixed borders or as a ground cover.

In late spring to early summer, delicate sprays of small, cream-colored flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems. These blooms not only complement the dramatic leaves but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a well-loved cultivar, combining ornamental beauty with robust performance in various garden settings.

DESCRIPTION
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a richly hued perennial celebrated for its deep purple, metallic-toned foliage with prominent black veining. The leaves have a slightly ruffled edge, adding texture and interest to garden beds or containers. This evergreen cultivar maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for year-round appeal in mixed borders or as a ground cover.

In late spring to early summer, delicate sprays of small, cream-colored flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems. These blooms not only complement the dramatic leaves but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a well-loved cultivar, combining ornamental beauty with robust performance in various garden settings.

  • Family: Saxifragaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 20 inches (with flowers)
    Width: 12 to 16 inches
    Foliage color: Deep plum-purple with a metallic sheen
    Flower color: Creamy white
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low-maintenance; remove dead foliage in early spring
    Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
    Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies

    Print Information

    Buy Plants

  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Borders
    ‍ ‍ ● Containers
    ‍ ‍ ● Under Trees

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Trillium Japanese pieris
    Kalmia Acorus
    Hellebores Autumn ferns

    Design Tip:
    Use repeating masses of this deep-toned foliage to create dramatic contrast beneath lighter flowering perennials and shrubs. Blend bold leaf color with airy textures, evergreen structure, and layered plant forms to create shaded plantings that remain visually rich throughout the growing season.