Heuchera Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells

Mississippi State University Ornamental Trial Top Performer 2021

Elevate your garden with the captivating allure of Heuchera 'Evening Gown' from the esteemed Proven Winners® Dressed Up® Series. This remarkable perennial, a member of the Heuchera x hybrida family, graces your landscape with a year-round spectacle , particularly in warmer climates where it remains evergreen. In midsummer, it bursts into bloom, adding a delightful touch to your outdoor space.

Renowned for its breathtaking, intensely colored foliage, 'Evening Gown' boasts lush 6-inch leaves that gleam with a glossy purplish-black hue, adorned with remarkably ruffled margins. Delicate sprays of pink buds and charming white blossoms, tinged with a pink reverse, seem to dance above the foliage on slender stems, attracting a myriad of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These blossoms also endure admirably in floral arrangements, adding a touch of elegance indoors.

With its low, mounding habit and robust vigor, 'Evening Gown' forms an expansive basal rosette of leaves, making it a versatile addition to any garden or container. Whether massed together, grouped, or integrated into mixed beds, borders, or walkways, this Heuchera variety exudes unparalleled charm. For optimal effect, pair it with companions like ferns, bergenia, epimedium, hakonechloa, pulmonaria, and hosta.

Thriving in varying conditions, 'Evening Gown' is cold hardy and remarkably low-maintenance. It flourishes in both sunny and shady locations, preferring average to fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH. While it tolerates drought once established, consistent moisture is advised, particularly in full sun and hot climates, where afternoon shade offers added benefit. Mulching in late fall helps moderate soil temperature and prevent heaving, while deadheading faded flowers encourages continuous blooming.

As a native plant to North America, Heuchera embodies not just beauty but also environmental resilience. Its natural adaptation to regional climates and soil conditions reduces the need for fertilizers and extra watering once established. Embracing native plants promotes biodiversity, providing sanctuary and sustenance for wildlife and pollinators while enhancing the vibrancy of your garden.

Introduce the enchanting allure of 'Evening Gown' Heuchera to your outdoor sanctuary and experience the timeless elegance it brings to your landscape.

Grow heuchera in your perennial garden. With its dainty bell-shaped flowers and hardy year round foliage, heuchera has a varied color palette so you can grow a colorful collection. Learn the needs of this mounding perennial in our Huechera Care Guide.