Glossy, silver-veiled plum-purple leaves form a neat mound topped by wispy cream flower stems. A reliable foliage perennial for shaded borders and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Plum Pudding Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Saxifragaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and purple-toned foliage. White and cream green flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Plum Pudding Coral Bells
Plum Pudding Coral Bells suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Plum Pudding Coral Bells does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Plum Pudding Coral Bells does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Plum Pudding Coral Bells after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Plum Pudding Coral Bells in the garden
Plum Pudding Coral Bells earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Plum Pudding Coral Bells. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Plum Pudding Coral Bells
Plant Sale lists Plum Pudding Coral Bells as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
