Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Carnival Watermelon'
Carnival Watermelon Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 in to 14 in
- Width
- 14 in to 18 in
- Flower color
- Creamy white flowers borne on slender airy stems
- Foliage color
- Peach pink leaves with rosy purple tones and darker veining
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove faded flower stems and divide clumps every few years as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Heuchera 'Carnival Watermelon' produces delicate sprays of creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, held above the foliage on slender stems that attract bees and other pollinators. Rounded leaves emerge in shades of peach, coral, and soft rose, with darker veining and a subtle silvery overlay. Seasonal shifts bring touches of amber and dusky pink, giving the foliage a constantly changing appearance and providing color well beyond the flowering period.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding based on species native to North America, this cultivar was selected for its warm foliage tones and ornamental appeal. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, containers, and mixed plantings, where its colorful leaves add texture and brightness throughout the seasons.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lamium · Sweet Woodruff · Cyclamen · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Bleeding Hearts
Design tip
Repeat this warm-toned foliage in generous drifts where the changing leaf colors can tie together shaded garden spaces. Pair with cool green textures, spring-flowering perennials, and evergreen structure to create layered compositions that remain colorful and inviting throughout the seasons.
