heuchera micrantha 'palace purple' (coral bells)
$14.95
- upright stems with panicles of small white flowers
- leaves are varying tones of copper with a distinct purple underside
- large, glossy, sharply lobed leaves stand fairly upright
- bloom time: june to july
- zone 4
- height 25-30cm
- spread 40-45cm
- colour white
- grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial sun
- newer cultivars are bred to tolerate more extreme growing conditions such as drought, heat, humidity, and exposure levels
- heuchera are very versatile and create an excellent, colour, contrast option, in mass or as an individual, accent perennial
- remove spent flowers from taller cultivars to keep a uniform appearance
- when planting, it is important to note that the crown should remain slightly above the soil level to prevent stem rot
- root weevils are a common problem for coral bells
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts hummingbirds
- low maintenance
- salt tolerant
- evergreen
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)