Sugar Creek Gardens Heuchera Fire Alarm
Best vibrant foliage plant for adding intense color to shaded gardens.
This vibrant perennial offers intense, fiery red foliage that maintains its color throughout the seasons. Its compact, mounded habit and heat tolerance make it a reliable choice for containers, edging, or shaded garden beds.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for year-round landscape interest
- Landscapers needing flexible plants for mixed light conditions
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with dense, wet soil or poor garden drainage
- Northern gardeners in climates with frequent temperature fluctuations
- Low-maintenance seekers who prefer 'set it and forget it' plants
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Deep red tones provide high-impact color that persists throughout the season.
Heat Tolerance
Engineered to withstand humidity and heat without wilting or fading.
Maintenance Ease
Dense, mounded growth habit keeps the plant looking tidy with minimal pruning.
Wildlife Attraction
Delicate summer blooms effectively draw hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving you from constant protective measures.
Versatility
Compact size adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or mass landscape plantings.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Heuchera Fire Alarm
Common Name
Coral Bells
Plant Type
Perennial
Height
16 inches
Width
13 inches
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Summer
Foliage Color
Red
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade
Soil
Average, Rich, Well-drained
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