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If you're searching for garden standouts, the giant heuchera makes a truly bold statement. With its extra-large foliage, architectural presence, and easygoing nature, giant heuchera is a fantastic choice for New Zealand gardeners who crave colour, texture, and year-round garden interest. These impressive perennials, also known as Coral Bells, are renowned for their oversized, ruffled leaves in a palette of dramatic shades and their frothy spires of delicate blooms. Whether you're designing a woodland garden, modern border, or eye-catching container, giant heuchera offers both visual impact and reliable performance.

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Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells)

Heuchera Dark Secret is an herbaceous perennial grown for its gorgeous foliage. It features lush, dark purple foliage with dark green undertones. Flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer bearing small, pink flowers as it grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Heuchera Dark Secret is commonly planted to add colour in a border or mixed planting, used to contrast with other plant colours, grown in a container, included in cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 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
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Heuchera Northern Exposure Silver (Coral Bells)

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Heuchera Northern Exposure Silver is an herbaceous perennial grown for its richly coloured foliage. The leaves are silver with a purple undertone. They are adorned with tall flower spikes in summer which produce small, cream-coloured flowers as it grows to 30 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Heuchera Northern Exposure Silver 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.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Heuchera Obsidian (Coral Bells)

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Heuchera Kassandra (Coral Bells)

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Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells)

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Why Choose Giant Heuchera?

Giant heuchera varieties are loved for their resilience and versatility. These plants thrive in partial shade but can also handle a spot with morning sun, making them ideal for New Zealand gardens where light conditions may vary. Their robust root systems mean they can tolerate drier periods once established, while their bold foliage provides excellent groundcover and weed suppression. Giant heuchera also brings a low-maintenance, low-fuss appeal—simply tidy old leaves at the end of winter and watch fresh new growth emerge in spring.

Dramatic Colour for Every Season

One of the best features of giant heuchera is their year-round appeal. Their oversized, scalloped leaves come in an array of hues, from deep moody purples and blacks to silvery plums and rich reds. In the warmer months, these plants send up slender stems topped with tiny bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add an airy elegance. For those seeking distinctive foliage with extra impact, Heuchera Sugar Plum (Coral Bells) is a stunning choice, boasting metallic purple leaves that glow in dappled shade.

Mix and Match with Other Heuchera

Giant heuchera is gorgeous when mass planted or used as a single specimen, but they also pair beautifully with other heuchera varieties for a tapestry of colour and texture. Try combining the boldness of giant varieties with the striking deep tones of Heuchera Black Taffeta (Coral Bells), or the ruffled richness of Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells). For even more visual drama, mingle your giants with the vivid red curls of Heuchera Melting Fire (Coral Bells), perfect for underplanting trees or lining shady paths.

Caring for Giant Heuchera in New Zealand

To keep your giant heuchera thriving, plant them in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry spells. Mulching helps retain moisture and keeps the roots cool. After their floral display, trim spent flower spikes to tidy up the plants and encourage new leaf growth. Over time, you can divide clumps to create more stunning statement plants or rejuvenate congested patches.

Explore More Heuchera for Your Garden

Whether you're seeking the dramatic foliage of giant heuchera or want to explore other varieties, our selection includes favourites like Heuchera Northern Exposure Black (Coral Bells) for even deeper shades. Bring home the lasting beauty of heuchera and transform your garden into a tapestry of texture and colour year-round.


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