Own grown Primroses

🌿 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