Graceful Purple Bellflower – Heuchera mic. Palace Purple | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Graceful Purple Bellflower – Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’

Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’, better known as the Purple Bellflower or ‘Purple Bell’, is a popular perennial plant. It is valued for its beautiful, deep purple to bronze-colored leaves and graceful flowering. This plant is a real eye-catcher in borders, pots, and shady planting areas, and combines well with other perennials.

Features and care:

• Latin name: Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’

• Dutch name: Purple Bellflower ‘Palace Purple’

• Height: 30–45 cm (with flower stems up to 60 cm)

• Width: 30–40 cm

• Leaf: Large, deep purple-bronze, lobed and glossy

• Flowers: Small, white-pink, bell-shaped flowers on thin, upright stems

• Blooming period: June to August

• Growth habit: Clump-forming and compact

• Light requirement: Partial shade to full sun (best leaf color in partial shade)

• Soil: Well-drained, rich in humus, and slightly moist

• Humidity: Likes a cool soil but also tolerates slight dryness

Pruning:
Remove dead and unattractive leaves in spring. After flowering, the flower stems can be cut back to keep the plant tidy.

Watering:
Water regularly during dry spells, especially when the plant is in pots.

Fertilizing:
Fertilize in spring with organic fertilizer or compost.

Hardiness:
Hardy down to -20 °C. In severe winters, the plant may lose some leaves, but will sprout fresh in spring.

Does Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ stay green in winter?
Yes, this plant is (semi)evergreen. In mild winters, it retains its leaves, but in severe frost, the leaves may partially die back.

Is Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ toxic?
No, this plant is not toxic to humans, dogs, or cats. A safe choice for gardens with children and pets.

Why choose Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’?

• Beautiful purple/bronze foliage that adds color to the garden all year round

• Suitable for shady spots where other plants struggle

• Attracts butterflies and bees with its graceful flowers

• Low maintenance and well hardy

• Ideal for borders, pots, and underplanting

With Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’, you not only add color and contrast to your garden but also a graceful appearance that lasts all year round!