Overview
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Heuchera, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Heuchera 'Palace Purple' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover, containers and shade gardens.
About
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Palace Purple Coral Bells) is a perennial cultivar within the Heuchera genus, known for largely evergreen plants native to North America. This cultivar thrives in partial shade to shade conditions and prefers well-drained, loamy soil that is neutral to slightly acidic. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and suited for use in borders, groundcover, containers, and shade gardens. Cultivation involves avoiding waterlogging, mulching in winter, and pruning by removing dead leaves and cutting back flower stems after blooming. Propagation can be done by division or seed.
About the genus
Heuchera is a genus of largely evergreen perennial plants in the family Saxifragaceae. All species are native to North America except for Heuchera sichotensis, native to the Russian Far East. Common names include alumroot and coral bells.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Heuchera
- Sunlight
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, loamy
- Soil pH
- neutral, slightly acidic
- Soil moisture
- moist, well-drained
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- borders, groundcover, containers, shade gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
- Cultivation
- Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.
- Pruning
- Remove dead or damaged leaves; cut back flower stems after blooming.
- Propagation
- division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Heuchera rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Heuchera 'Palace Purple'?
Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Heuchera 'Palace Purple'?
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Heuchera 'Palace Purple' need?
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' grows best in well-drained and loamy soil. It prefers neutral and slightly acidic soil. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
How do I prune Heuchera 'Palace Purple'?
Remove dead or damaged leaves; cut back flower stems after blooming.
Is Heuchera 'Palace Purple' hardy in the UK?
Heuchera 'Palace Purple' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Heuchera 'Palace Purple'?
Division, seed.
More in the Heuchera genus
- Heuchera 'Cappuccino'
- Heuchera amer. 'Dale's Strain'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoidesCoral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Blooms' Variety'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Coral Cloud'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Oakington Jewel'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Pearl Drops'Coral Bells
- Heuchera × brizoides 'Sparkler'Coral Bells