Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Carnival Fall Festival'
Carnival Fall Festival Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 to 12 inches (foliage); 16 to 18 inches (with flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 15 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy white
- Foliage color
- Variegated shades of orange, purple-red, green, and gold
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees and hummingbirds
About this plant
Heuchera 'Carnival Fall Festival' is a vibrant perennial known for its eye-catching foliage and delicate flowers. The leaves showcase a blend of autumnal colors, including shades of copper, amber, and rusty red, creating a warm tapestry that shifts with the seasons. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage, adorned with tiny bell-shaped flowers in creamy white, which attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
This variety is part of the Carnival series, developed for its unique foliage and adaptability to different garden settings. Its bold coloration and textural appeal make it a versatile choice for mixed borders, containers, or as a ground cover, providing year-round interest and complementing a wide range of companion plants.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lamiums · Wild ginger · Bergenias · Japanese anemones · Fuchsias · Japanese pieris
Design tip
Repeat this warm-toned foliage in sweeping drifts to weave rich color through shaded borders and woodland gardens. Pair with fine textures, evergreen structure, and contrasting leaf shapes to create layered plantings that remain visually interesting from spring through late autumn.
