🌿 Heuchera 'Palace Purple' – A Regal Touch for Shady Borders
Add a splash of rich, velvety colour to your garden with Heuchera 'Palace Purple', a striking perennial prized for its dramatic foliage and elegant form. This variety is a favourite among gardeners for its versatility, low maintenance, and year-round appeal.
🌱 Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Ideal for borders, containers, and woodland gardens
🎨 Foliage & Colour
- Deep burgundy to purple leaves with a glossy sheen
- Leaves are lobed and slightly ruffled, adding texture and contrast
- In summer, delicate white to pale pink flowers rise above the foliage on slender stems
🌞 Light Preference
- Thrives in partial shade to full shade
- Can tolerate some morning sun, especially in cooler climates
- Too much direct sun may fade foliage colour
🌿 Growing Habits
- Forms a neat, low mound of foliage
- Semi-evergreen in mild winters
- Excellent ground cover or accent plant
📏 Eventual Size
- Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)
- Spread: 40–50 cm (16–20 inches)
🌾 Soil Requirements
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerates a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils
- Benefits from organic matter or compost to retain moisture
🌸 Seasonal Interest
- Flowers from late spring to early summer
- Foliage provides year-round interest, especially in winter when other plants fade
🐝 Wildlife Friendly
- Flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Foliage is generally deer and rabbit resistant
🌿 Garden Uses
- Perfect for shaded borders, underplanting shrubs, or adding contrast in mixed containers
- Pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials