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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Plum Pudding Coral Bells is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Plum Pudding Coral Bells after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Plum Pudding Coral Bells with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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