Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Cherry Cola'
Cherry Cola Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 6 to 10 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 16 inches
- Flower color
- Cherry red
- Foliage color
- Warm reddish bronze
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; trim spent flower stalks and remove damaged leaves as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, hummingbirds
About this plant
Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' offers a warm, earthy palette with its rich, coppery-red foliage that carries hints of bronze throughout the growing season. The gently ruffled leaves create a textured and dynamic look, perfect for adding depth to garden borders or containers. The plant maintains its vibrant color throughout the year, providing consistent interest in mixed plantings.
In late spring to early summer, slender flower stems rise above the foliage, adorned with clusters of small, cherry-red flowers. These blooms attract pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden. Developed for its unique color and reliable performance, 'Cherry Cola' is an excellent choice for adding warmth and contrast to shaded or partially shaded spaces.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Kalmia · Wild ginger · Acorus · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use repeating groups of this warm-toned foliage to create inviting transitions between woodland paths and shaded borders. Contrast rounded leaves with upright accents and evergreen structure so the planting remains rich in texture, color, and seasonal interest from spring through fall.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon trial garden at Monrovia.
