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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.

Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' plants with lush green foliage.

Heuchera 'Apple Crisp'

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Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' is a compact evergreen perennial admired for its bright lime green ruffled foliage that adds year round colour and texture to New Zealand gardens. This attractive coral bells variety forms neat mounds of heavily textured leaves that brighten shaded spaces and contrast beautifully with darker foliage plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical, Woodland
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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver'

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver' is a stunning perennial prized for its large silver foliage accented with dark veining and its exceptional garden performance. This evergreen plant provides year round colour, texture, and structure while brightening shaded areas with its striking leaves.

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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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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