Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’

(Coral Bells, Plum Pudding')


$19.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Plum Pudding’ is a hybrid coral bells cultivar. It is a clump-forming perennial which features large, shiny, silvery, plum-purple leaves with dark-purple veining and conspicuous but non-showy whitish flowers. The rounded, lobed, long-petioled leaves form a basal mound (to 8″ tall) which may spread to 16″ wide. Tiny whitish flowers borne in open, airy panicles appear in late spring to early summer on slender wiry stems rising well above the foliage mound (typically to 26″ tall). An introduction of Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Performs well in full sun in the North, but prefers some shade (particularly in the heat of the afternoon) in the South. Scorch and general foliage decline usually occur if soils are allowed to dry out. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. On the other hand, some gardeners prefer to remove flower stems before flowering because flowers are not showy and plants are usually grown for their foliage texture and color. Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends in large part upon the severity of the temperatures. In cold winter climates, a winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Coral Bells, Plum Pudding'

Botanical Name

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun

Height

to 2 ft.

Width

to 1.5 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

late spring to early summer

Flower Color

white

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

plum-purple

Deer Resistant

No

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