Heuchera, Silver Leaf Coral Bells 'Sugar Plum'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- June, July
Description
Rugged, robust leaves have an incredible, almost complete, metallic silver cloak covering the thick leaves. Silvery pink flowers add to its appeal.
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Details
Sugar Plum Coral Bells | Heuchera 'Sugar Plum'
Plant Height: 12 inches
Flower Height: 24 inches
Spacing: 15 inches
Sunlight: full sun to full shade
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Coralbells, Alumroot
Brand: Gertens
Description:
Pale pink bells rise from compact mounds of plum colored foliage with dark-purple veins and silver overlay; amazing contrast to other plants;great versatility; keep soil moist in heat of summer
Ornamental Features
Sugar Plum Coral Bells features dainty spikes of shell pink bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain plum purple in color with distinctive deep purple veins and tinges of silver throughout the year.
Landscape Attributes
Sugar Plum Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Sugar Plum Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Sugar Plum Coral Bells will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 24 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 20 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Sugar Plum Coral Bells is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
More Information
Bloom or Harvest Time | June, July |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Coral Bells |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |