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heuchera plant

The Heuchera plant, widely known as Coral Bells, is an exceptional perennial for New Zealand gardens. With its stunning foliage that comes in shades ranging from deep chocolate, lime green, to shimmering silver, the Heuchera plant adds striking year-round colour and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. Highly valued for its hardiness and low maintenance needs, Heuchera plants are ideal for both beginner and expert gardeners seeking to create dynamic, low-effort displays in shady or partially shaded spots.

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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 Obsidian (Coral Bells)

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Heuchera Obsidian is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush, dark purple-near black foliage. Flower spikes emerge above the foliage in summer carrying tiny, bell-shaped, cream-white flowers. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site. Heuchera Obsidian 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: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells)

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Why Choose Heuchera Plant for Your Garden

Heuchera plants are famous not just for their beautiful, ruffled leaves, but also for their delicate spires of flowers that emerge in late spring and early summer. These blooms attract pollinators like bees while the evergreen foliage provides visual interest in all seasons. Their resilience against coastal conditions and tolerance for varied soils make them a reliable choice for many New Zealand landscapes.

Many gardeners choose Heuchera plants for their versatility. Whether you want to create a lush underplanting beneath trees or add splashy accent plants to patio pots, Heuchera species settle in with ease. Their clumping growth habit makes them perfect for groundcover, and with some varieties growing up to 40cm high, they offer great layering in mixed perennial beds.

Popular Heuchera Plant Varieties

The Heuchera family offers an exciting selection of colours and forms. Some notable options include:

Planting and Caring for Heuchera

Plant your Heuchera in well-draining soil enriched with organic compost. While the Heuchera plant tolerates a range of light conditions, it performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade, especially to preserve vibrant leaf colour and prevent scorching. Keep the roots cool with mulch, and water regularly during dry spells without waterlogging. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in early spring for the best growth.

Heuchera plants are relatively pest and disease resistant, making them a favourite for low-fuss gardeners. Remove old leaves in late winter or early spring to tidy up clumps and boost new growth.

Embrace year-round texture and colour with the versatile Heuchera plant. Whether you’re drawn to the dramatic tones of Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells) or the fresh look of Heuchera Apple Crisp (Coral Bells), there’s a Heuchera variety perfect for every space in your New Zealand garden.


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