Grape Expectations Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'
$27.00
Dark purple foliage develops a silvery sheen in summer, then becomes reddish-purple in fall; tall scapes of dainty white flowers on dark purple stems in summer; amazing contrast to other plants; great versatility; keep soil moist in heat of summer
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Grape Expectations Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Grape Expectations Coral Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain plum purple in color with showy silver variegation and tinges of dark red throughout the year. The deep purple stems can be quite attractive.
Planting and Growing
Grape Expectations Coral Bells will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 32 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground | not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. However | you may want to keep it away from hot | dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight | such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions | and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 12"(32"withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Flowers are white
Flowers from late spring to mid summer
Attracts hummingbirds
Zone 4a
Likes average to moist soil