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heuchera micrantha palace purple

Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple, often celebrated for its striking deep burgundy foliage and delicate floral display, is a true standout in New Zealand gardens. This award-winning perennial, also known simply as Palace Purple Coral Bells, offers year-round interest with its rich, glossy leaves and sprays of elegant, tiny cream flowers in late spring and early summer. Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple thrives in both borders and containers, making it a versatile choice for gardeners who yearn for colour and texture with minimal fuss.

Heuchera Palace Purple (Coral Bells)

Coral Bells, Alumroot

Heuchera Palace Purple is an herbaceous perennial grown for its richly coloured foliage. The leaves are deep purple, wavy, and relatively large. They are adorned with tall flower spikes in summer which produce small, cream-coloured flowers as it grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Heuchera Palace Purple is commonly used for adding colour, used to provide a colour contrast, included in borders or mixed plantings, added to cottage and tropical gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

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  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Perennials
  • Height:
    60 cm
  • Spread:
    60 cm
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Heuchera Palace Purple (Coral Bells)

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Features and Benefits of Heuchera Micrantha Palace Purple

One of the first things you'll notice about Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple is its vibrant, almost metallic foliage. These dramatic, maple-like leaves start out a deep bronze-purple in spring, holding their colour throughout the season and creating dazzling contrast with green-leafed companions. The plant forms attractive mounds around 40cm high and wide, perfect for filling gaps or clumping together for a bold effect.

Palace Purple is also surprisingly hardy. It tolerates a range of soil types, from free-draining loam to heavier soils, provided there’s no standing water. It's drought-tolerant once established and provides reliable colour even in tricky semi-shade areas.

How to Grow and Care for Heuchera Micrantha Palace Purple

Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple enjoys a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade, but can tolerate full sun in cooler areas, where its leaf colour will often become even richer. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the base of the leaf stems clear of mulch to prevent rot. Regular deadheading of spent flowers will encourage a fuller display throughout the warmer months.

Feed annually with a balanced slow-release fertiliser and divide every few years to maintain its vigour. Palace Purple is resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance addition to your planting scheme.

Where to Use Heuchera Micrantha Palace Purple in Your Garden

This versatile perennial is ideal for shady borders, woodland gardens, or as an edging plant along paths. Pair Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple with silver-leafed companions or vivid green foliage for maximum visual impact. For a mixed perennial display, consider grouping it with Heuchera Obsidian (Coral Bells), Heuchera Peppermint Spice (Coral Bells), or Heuchera Kassandra (Coral Bells) for a tapestry of colour and form.

If you're experimenting with texture, try combining Palace Purple with low-growing Rhodohypoxis parvula, or contrast its deep shades with the silvery tones of Heuchera Northern Exposure Silver (Coral Bells). For added drama, plant alongside Heuchera Northern Exposure Black (Coral Bells).

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Expanding your collection of shade-loving perennials is a wonderful way to keep your garden lively and colourful through every season. Explore our stunning range, including Tradescantia virginiana, the fragrant Alpinia nutans, or the bold blooms of Agapanthus Black Pantha (Agapanthus Black Panther). For intricate flower detail, Geranium Bertie Crug (Hardy Cranesbill) makes a delightful companion to Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple.

Add Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple to your garden today and enjoy exceptional foliage colour and effortless elegance year-round.


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