Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) — deeply lobed, maple-like leaves in dark metallic bronze-purple with magenta-pink undersides, topped with airy sprays of creamy-white flowers. Evergreen, performs best in full sun to partial shade, needing some sun to develop its deepest leaf colour.
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Product features
Botanical name: Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
Common name: Coral Bells, Alum Root
Height: 30cm–50cm foliage; spikes to 60cm
Spread: 30cm to 50cm
Foliage: Deeply lobed, maple-like leaves, bronze-purple with magenta undersides
Flower: Airy sprays of creamy-white or pale pink flowers, early to late summer
Attractive to wildlife: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, moths
Soil Type: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil
Drought tolerant: Yes, remarkably drought-tolerant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H6)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Evergreen: Yes (semi-evergreen to evergreen)
Suitable for: Ground cover, woodland gardens, shady borders
Materials and care
Light: Full sun to partial shade — needs some sun for deepest colour
Aspect: Exceptionally versatile, any border aspect
Soil type: Fertile, humus-rich soils, adapts to loam, clay, sand, chalk
Drainage: Requires well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly for consistent moisture
Deadheading: Snip spent flower panicles down to the base
End of season: Remove tattered leaves in late autumn or early spring
Propagation: Lift and divide woody crowns every 3-4 years in spring
