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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages) |
| Origin: North America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Plum Pudding Coral Bells) - A clumping perennial, evergreen in mild climates, to 8 inches tall by 16 inches wide that has relatively large, glossy plum-purple colored, rounded lobed leaves with darker purple veining, silver highlights and tiny white flowers in open panicles that rise well above the foliage in summer. Plant in full coastal sun to part shade in an amended well-drained soil. The foliage color is best with some direct sun but may require afternoon shade in hotter climates. Irrigate occasionally to regularly - more drought tolerant in shade. A very hardy plant that should be able to be planted in all California gardens and is rated to USDA Zone 4 ~ -30F (with mulch). This plant is grown for its foliage and some recommend removing inflorescences as they emerge to prevent flowering and it has been noted to be more resistant to problems with mildew, spider mites and white flies than some other cultivars. Great in mass planting as a ground cover or border and also in smaller groupings in a rock garden and mixed meadow gardens. Introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries in Oregon in 1996 and won a Gold Medal that same year from the VKC Nieuw, the judging committee for the HortiFair tradeshow in Holland. It is protected by Plant Breeders Rights in Europe and UK until 2023.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' .
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