Coral Bells - Purple Petticoats

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Coral Bells - Purple Petticoats

The Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats', Heuchera micrantha, also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is a robust, stocky Heuchera that's easy and reliable. This plant is simply superb! This new Dan Heims introduction is destined to become one of the best from the entire line of coral bells. The solid dark purple leaf has an intensely ruffled edge. . . simply dramatic! A mass of. 'Purple Petticoats' by a blue hosta would be striking! As in most Coral Bells, the flowers are insignificant The strongly ruffled leaves are a rich chocolate with bright burgundy undersides. Try it in combos with purples, yellows, and reds. ... more information

 

Veronica - Aztec Gold The Veronica Aztec Gold, 'Veronica spicata', is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This creeping ground cover produces wonderful short spikes of sky blue flowers that bloom from June till September. With its brilliant golden foliage, it has a plant height of 3” and a spread of 1-2’. ‘Aztec Gold’ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try ‘Aztec Gold’ with Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ or Veronica ‘White Icicles’. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. PPAF.

Coral Bells - Purple Petticoats