
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations' ~ Grape Expectations Coral Bells
Grape Expectations Coral Bells is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit of basal foliage. The broad round-lobed leaves are grape purple with black veins that earn a silver sheen in the heat of summer before returning to dark purple in fall. Airy clusters of tiny pinkish-white bell-like flowers bloom in midsummer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: NA Native Hybrid Height: 0.5' - 1' Spread: 1' - 2’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Potential issues include powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot, and frost heaving of roots if winter temperatures fluctuate widely. Will grow slowly in heavy shade. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gar