Heuchera (Coral Bells)
Color Name: Grape Timeless
Do you love the look of Coral Bells in your garden but wish they had more flowers to go with the beautiful foliage? We have just the thing for you! The Timeless Series of heuchera are known for their great foliage colors as well as their continues show of flowers throughout the summer.
Heuchera Grape Timeless features small foliage with shiny dark purple leaves with a silver sheen and dark veining. Standing 8-10 inches tall and spreading to 20 inches wide the compact mounding habit of Grape Timeless creates a perfect backdrop for the bright pink blooms that are 4-6 inches above the foliage. Hardy in zones 4-9, Grape Timeless grows well in full sun to full shade locations. Planted in well drained soils, this native perennial is a long blooming evergreen variety.
Heuchera are an excellent selection for borders, planted in mass or container gardens. Weather your style is modern, cottage, eclectic or woodland Heuchera Grape Timeless would be a great addition.
Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Try cutting a few of the tall flower scapes for fresh bouquets.
Growing Tips: Heucheras are easy perennials to grow and fit nicely in the front of any border, rock garden, or container. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistent moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.
Heucheras are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucheras acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.
Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are resistant to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots.
Heucheras are also salt tolerant. They are useful in the north along pathways which are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal regions. Occasionally in northern regions, heucheras have a tendency to heave out of the ground because of the freeze/thaw cycle. To combat heaving, add an extra layer of compost around the plant's roots in the fall. In the spring, if the plants have heaved at all, the new roots will grow into the fresh new layer of compost.
Do you love the look of Coral Bells in your garden but wish they had more flowers to go with the beautiful foliage? We have just the thing for you! The Timeless Series of heuchera are known for their great foliage colors as well as their continues show of flowers throughout the summer.
Heuchera Grape Timeless features small foliage with shiny dark purple leaves with a silver sheen and dark veining. Standing 8-10 inches tall and spreading to 20 inches wide the compact mounding habit of Grape Timeless creates a perfect backdrop for the bright pink blooms that are 4-6 inches above the foliage. Hardy in zones 4-9, Grape Timeless grows well in full sun to full shade locations. Planted in well drained soils, this native perennial is a long blooming evergreen variety.
Heuchera are an excellent selection for borders, planted in mass or container gardens. Weather your style is modern, cottage, eclectic or woodland Heuchera Grape Timeless would be a great addition.
Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Try cutting a few of the tall flower scapes for fresh bouquets.
Growing Tips: Heucheras are easy perennials to grow and fit nicely in the front of any border, rock garden, or container. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow. Some varieties can withstand full sun in northern climates if they have consistent moisture, but their colors tend to fade with the intensity of the sun. The soil should be amended with organic matter prior to planting. It should also have good drainage and a neutral pH.
Heucheras are evergreen in areas with mild winters. If properly sited out of the way of winter winds and with reliable snow cover, gardeners in northern regions may also find their heucheras acting as evergreens. If the plant looks tattered by early spring, shear off any damaged leaves to make room for the vibrant new foliage which will fill in quickly.
Heucheras can be grown under Black Walnut trees because they are resistant to the toxin Juglone which the trees emit from their roots.
Heucheras are also salt tolerant. They are useful in the north along pathways which are salted in winter or for people gardening in coastal regions. Occasionally in northern regions, heucheras have a tendency to heave out of the ground because of the freeze/thaw cycle. To combat heaving, add an extra layer of compost around the plant's roots in the fall. In the spring, if the plants have heaved at all, the new roots will grow into the fresh new layer of compost.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Purple Shades
Height: 8 to 10 Inches Spread: 18 to 20 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Year |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Extended Bloomer  Container Salt Tolerant Mass Planting Landscapes Evergreen Easy to Grow Cut Flower or Foilage Colorful Foliage Border
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
