Heuchera Forever® Red

Behold Heuchera Forever Red, an enchanting evergreen perennial that graces your garden with year-round fascination, unfurling its vibrant blossoms from late summer to fall. This versatile beauty is celebrated for its dazzling, intensely hued foliage?lobed and lightly ruffled leaves that gleam in glossy shades of bright red to burgundy. The richness of these tones deepens, creating a visual symphony, particularly in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.

Adding to its allure are the showy sprays of tiny pink buds gracefully perched on long, thin red stems. These delicate buds open to reveal dainty white blossoms that seem to hover above the foliage, a graceful dance in your garden. Beyond the aesthetic charm, Heuchera Forever Red becomes a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds, ensuring a vibrant ecosystem in your outdoor space. The longevity of the flowers also makes them a delightful addition to floral arrangements, bringing a touch of the garden indoors.

As a Heuchera hybrid, commonly known as heuchera, coral bells, or alumroot, Forever Red presents a low, mounding habit with a vigorous growth rate. Mature clumps can reach up to 8 inches tall and spread a generous 14 inches wide, establishing a dynamic presence in the landscape. This herbaceous perennial proves to be remarkably versatile, showcasing its best form when massed or grouped in garden beds or containers. Additionally, its low, mounding structure makes it an ideal choice as an edging plant for paths or walkways, framing your garden with elegance.

Heuchera Forever Red is not only a visual delight but also a hardy and easy-to-grow companion in your garden. Thriving in a sunny to partially shady location, it prefers organically rich, humusy, medium-moist, well-draining soil. While somewhat drought-tolerant once established, consistent moisture is recommended for optimal performance. This is particularly crucial in hot climates, where afternoon shade can provide an extra layer of care.

The low-maintenance nature of Heuchera Forever Red does not compromise its resilience. Cold hardy and virtually carefree, it graces your garden with beauty while requiring minimal effort. Mulching in late fall helps moderate soil temperature and prevent heaving, and deadheading faded flowers encourages the plant to produce additional blooms, extending the display of its charming blossoms. As spring approaches, a simple task of removing dead leaves ensures a fresh start for the growing season.

Embark on a journey with Heuchera Forever Red and let its enduring beauty and low-maintenance charm redefine your garden experience. Witness the ever-changing symphony of colors, the delicate dance of flowers, and the harmonious coexistence of nature's wonders. Whether massed in gardens, grouped in containers, or elegantly framing pathways, Heuchera Forever Red stands as a testament to the captivating and resilient spirit of nature, bringing a touch of everlasting elegance to your outdoor sanctuary.

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.