Heuchera Palace Purple 2 Litre Pot

Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ – Classic Coral Bells with Rich Purple Foliage

Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ is one of the most popular and reliable foliage perennials, valued for its striking purple-bronze leaves and year-round garden interest. The large, rounded leaves form neat mounds of rich colour that provide a dramatic contrast to green foliage plants and flowering perennials.

During late spring and summer, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying airy sprays of small creamy-white flowers. These delicate blooms add movement and softness while attracting bees and other pollinators to the garden.

The evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout much of the year, making ‘Palace Purple’ particularly valuable for adding structure and colour during autumn and winter. Its compact habit makes it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, containers, and underplanting shrubs.

Thriving in sun or partial shade, it performs best in fertile, well-drained soil and is adaptable to a wide range of garden situations. The rich foliage colour is often at its best when given some sunlight while avoiding prolonged periods of intense drought.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, it requires little more than the removal of old leaves in spring to keep plants looking fresh and vigorous.

Elegant, versatile, and richly coloured, Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting foliage interest to the garden.

Seasonal Highlights

Spring: Fresh purple-bronze foliage emerges strongly.
Summer: Airy cream flower sprays appear above the leaves.
Autumn: Rich foliage colour continues.
Winter: Evergreen leaves provide year-round interest.

Key Features

Purple-bronze foliage – Outstanding leaf colour.
Evergreen perennial – Year-round structure.
Cream flowers – Delicate summer display.
Compact habit – Ideal for borders and containers.
Low maintenance – Easy to grow.

Perfect For

Borders – Adds foliage contrast.
Woodland gardens – Thrives in partial shade.
Containers – Attractive patio planting.
Underplanting – Beneath shrubs and trees.
Contemporary gardens – Strong foliage interest.

Growing Tips

Sun/Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK.
Care: Remove old leaves in spring and divide clumps every few years if required.

Looks Great With

Hostas – Contrasting foliage textures.
Ferns – Woodland-style planting.
Heuchera varieties – Mixed foliage displays.
Grasses – Adds movement and softness.
Heucherella – Complementary foliage combinations.