Go Back Coral Bells Plum Royale

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Heuchera 'Plum Royale'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Add a bit of royalty to your garden or landscapes. The large 4-inch shiny, purple leaves will not fade during the season. It's pinkish-white flowers stand tall above the foliage during the summer months. 'Plum Royale' has winter foliage that is silver with a purple tint. This Heuchera displays an excellent compact, mounding habit.

    Plum Royale Coral Bells features dainty spikes of shell pink bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer. It's attractive large crinkled lobed leaves remain plum purple in color with distinctive deep purple veins and tinges of silver throughout the year.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, 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.  This perennial 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. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Blueberry colored

    Plant Spread

    15 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    18-20 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Moderate soil needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Mass Plant, Specimen, Container, Cut flower, Native, Evergreen

    Bloom Time

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    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full shade to part sun

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

    All season interest