Heuchera 'Forever Red' Coral Bells is a standout Heuchera variety prized for its vivid, glossy red foliage that holds strong color throughout the growing season. With a compact, mounding habit and deeply lobed leaves edged in ruffles, this variety provides bold texture and color contrast in shade gardens and mixed containers. It's one of the reddest Coral Bells available and maintains its intensity even in heat and humidity.
Key Features:
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Foliage: Intense fire-red to burgundy-red leaves with ruffled edges and a glossy finish
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Flowers: Small white blooms on short, dark red stems
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Height & Spread: 7–9 inches tall (up to 14–16 inches with flowers), 14–18 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade; best color in filtered light
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Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
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Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
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Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and tidy old foliage in spring
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Uses: Ideal for edging, mass plantings, containers, and mixed shade beds
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Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds; deer- and rabbit-resistant
