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red heuchera varieties

Red heuchera varieties are highly sought after for their vibrant foliage and versatility in New Zealand gardens. Known for their eye-catching, rich scarlet, burgundy, or ruby tones, these perennial favourites offer year-round interest, making them a go-to choice for borders, shaded beds, or containers. With a wide range of stunning hues and leaf shapes, red heuchera varieties can create dramatic colour contrasts or harmonious blends with other shade-loving plants. Whether you prefer vivid cherry reds or deep, velvety claret, red heucheras are as robust as they are beautiful, thriving in both coastal and inland gardens throughout New Zealand.

Photinia 'Red Robin' hedge with colourful foliage.

Photinia 'Red Robin'

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Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant red new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the mature glossy green foliage. It forms a dense, upright bush that can reach 3–4 metres tall, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Heuchera 'Glitter'

Heuchera 'Glitter' is a stunning perennial admired for its shimmering silver foliage highlighted with dark veining and rich purple undersides. The eye catching leaves provide year round colour and texture, making this variety a standout feature in borders, containers, and woodland gardens.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 35 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
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Callistemon 'Red Alert'

Callistemon 'Red Alert' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The vivid...

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Leptospermum 'Electric Red' plant with red flowers.
Leptospermum 'Electric Red'

Leptospermum 'Electric Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vivid red flowers that create a bold and eye catching display in spring. The...

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Azalea 'Red Wings'

Azalea 'Red Wings' is a striking evergreen azalea admired for its vivid red flowers that appear in abundance during spring. The vibrant blooms sit...

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Leptospermum 'Red Falls'

Leptospermum 'Red Falls' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its cascading growth habit and masses of vibrant red flowers through spring and...

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A Loropetalum 'Red Temple' plant with dark purple-red foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Loropetalum 'Red Temple'

Loropetalum 'Red Temple' produces mildly fragrant, pink-red flowers through winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy...

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Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' red and green spotted foliage.
Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard'

Pseudowintera 'Red Leopard' is a NZ native shrub that features striking foliage. The leaves are gold-green with dominant, deep red leopard spots. It...

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Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red' showy red flowers.
Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Crimson Red’ is a striking crepe myrtle renowned for its deep crimson summer flowers and attractive upright tree form. Flowering...

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Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.
Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This hardy variety produces...

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Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' ground cover plant with creeping stems with green foliage and red flowers.
Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' (Red Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' is a compact, spreading bottlebrush known for its vibrant red flower spikes and fine evergreen foliage. This variety...

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Buddleia 'Royal Red' dark pink flowers and grey-green foliage.
Buddleia 'Royal Red'

Buddleia ‘Royal Red’ is a bold deciduous shrub celebrated for its rich red crimson flower spikes and sweet summer fragrance. Flowering over an...

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Clivia miniata 'Red' plants with elegant, red flowers.
Clivia miniata 'Red'

Clivia miniata 'Red' is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its bold red trumpet shaped flowers that appear in late winter and spring. The...

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Callistemon citrinus 'Red Cluster' small tree with masses of red, pendulous flowers.
Callistemon 'Red Cluster' (Red Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Red Cluster' is a striking bottlebrush variety valued for its clusters of vivid red flower spikes and dense evergreen foliage. Flowering...

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Phormium 'Rainbow Red' red and purple striped foliage.
Phormium 'Rainbow Red'

Phormium 'Rainbow Red' is a vibrant New Zealand native flax admired for its bold, arching leaves in shades of bronze, red, and pink. This striking...

Salvia 'Riverton Red' plant with elegant red flowers and lush, green leaves.
Salvia 'Riverton Red'

Salvia 'Riverton Red' is a striking perennial prized for its vivid red flower spikes that bloom reliably from spring through autumn. This hardy, sun...

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Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' rose-coloured foliage.
Pseudowintera Red Glow'

Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' is a bright and vibrant NZ native shrub. New foliage emerges rose-pink and ages to become a fresh green colour. The leaf...

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Leucothoe 'Curly Red'

Leucothoe 'Curly Red' is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its uniquely twisted foliage that emerges rich red before maturing to glossy green...

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Camellia Roma Red

Camellia 'Roma Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers bold winter to spring colour in...

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Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' specimen tree in a mixed planting.
Acer 'Red Emperor'

Acer 'Red Emperor' is a striking Japanese maple valued for its rich deep red foliage and strong upright form. This deciduous tree performs...

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Acer 'Red Sunset'

Acer 'Red Sunset' is one of the finest deciduous maples for autumn colour, producing a spectacular display of brilliant scarlet and crimson foliage...

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black' lush foliage.
Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black'

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black' is a dramatic perennial renowned for its intensely dark foliage that provides exceptional contrast and year round...

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Hypoestes 'Splash Red' plant with colourful red folaige.
Hypoestes 'Splash Red'

Hypoestes 'Splash Red' is a vibrant foliage plant prized for its bright green leaves boldly splashed with deep red markings. This compact and...

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Grevillea 'Red Clusters'

Grevillea 'Red Clusters' is a vibrant evergreen shrub that produces masses of rich red flower clusters throughout the year. Its fine foliage and...

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Carex flagellifera Red plants.
Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Hibiscus 'Red Knight' large and showy, red flower.
Hibiscus 'Red Knight'

Hibiscus 'Red Knight' is a striking flowering shrub prized for its large deep red blooms and lush glossy foliage. This tropical style hibiscus...

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Coprosma Red Rocks with colourful foliage in a garden.
Coprosma 'Red Rocks'

Coprosma 'Red Rocks' is a hardy NZ native shrub known for its rich red toned foliage and tough spreading habit. Naturally found in coastal...

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Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe'

Gazania 'New Day Red Stripe' is a colourful perennial valued for its distinctive striped flowers, compact habit, and long flowering performance. The...

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Hibiscus 'Red Heart' white flower with a red centre.
Hibiscus 'Red Heart'

Hibiscus 'Red Heart' is a stunning flowering shrub admired for its large white blooms highlighted by a bold deep red centre. This eye catching...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Grapefruit 'Cutler's Red' orange fruit.
Grapefruit 'Cutlers Red'

Grapefruit 'Cutlers Red' produces good yields of large, deep orange, juicy fruit from winter through spring. The rind is thick but easily peeled. It...

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Malus 'Red Jade'

Malus 'Red Jade' is a graceful weeping crabapple tree admired for its cascading branches, masses of white spring blossom, colourful red ornamental...

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Photinia 'Red Robin'

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Top Red Heuchera Varieties for NZ Gardens

If you’re searching for show-stopping heucheras, explore these top-performing red heuchera varieties for reliable colour and garden performance.

Heuchera Northern Exposure Red (Coral Bells)

Heuchera Northern Exposure Red (Coral Bells) is a standout cultivar bred for vigour and resilience. Its large, glowing red leaves maintain their colour throughout the seasons and make an impressive impact in shady locations. This variety also boasts excellent tolerance to changing weather, making it an ideal choice for reliable low-maintenance colour.

Heuchera Glitter (Coral Bells)

With its shimmering silver overlay and glowing-red undersides, Heuchera Glitter (Coral Bells) brings a unique touch to any planting scheme. The bright cherry-red flower stems add a further splash of colour in late spring and summer, attracting pollinators and adding movement to mixed borders.

Heuchera Peppermint Spice (Coral Bells)

For a rosy-red display with striking veining, Heuchera Peppermint Spice (Coral Bells) offers outstanding foliage appeal. Its peppermint-coloured leaves contrast beautifully with green and purple companions, creating texture and depth even in difficult shady corners.

Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells)

Those after bold, dramatic foliage will appreciate Heuchera Dark Secret (Coral Bells). This variety features deeply lobed, ruffled leaves in rich, dark red to near-black shades, providing a sophisticated backdrop in woodland plantings or as a statement in decorative pots.

Planting and Caring for Red Heuchera Varieties

Red heuchera varieties thrive best in part shade with well-drained soils. They can handle morning sun but appreciate shelter from the harsh afternoon rays, especially in warmer regions. To keep their foliage vibrant, apply a mulch to retain moisture and feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Regular removal of old leaves encourages fresh growth and keeps your heucheras looking their best year-round.

Many gardeners pair their red heucheras with contrasting plants, such as the frosty tones of Heuchera Snowstorm (Coral Bells), for a stunning tapestry of colour and texture.

Why Choose Red Heuchera Varieties?

Red heuchera varieties offer more than just beauty. They’re hardy, adaptable, and perfect for New Zealand’s wide range of garden styles. Whether you’re refreshing a shady border, adding colour to a patio pot, or designing a resilient landscape, these perennials deliver both performance and reliable colour through every season.

Explore our curated collection of red heuchera varieties and discover how easy it is to add year-round interest and rich colour to your garden.

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