Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Delta Dawn'
Delta Dawn Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 in to 14 in
- Width
- 14 in to 18 in
- Flower color
- Creamy white flowers held on airy stems above the foliage
- Foliage color
- Amber orange leaves with lime green edges
- 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 'Delta Dawn' produces airy sprays of small, creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, held on slender stems above the foliage and attracting bees and other pollinators. Rounded, deeply lobed leaves emerge with warm amber and peach tones accented by silver overlays and bold veining that remains attractive through the growing season. The foliage develops subtle shifts in color with changing temperatures, adding depth and texture throughout the year.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding based on species native to North America, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental foliage and garden performance. It is well suited to woodland gardens, borders, containers, and mixed plantings, where its colorful leaves provide lasting seasonal interest and contrast.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lungwort · Epimedium · Acorus · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Repeat this colorful foliage in layered woodland borders where the warm leaf tones can brighten shaded spaces throughout the growing season. Pair with graceful forms, evergreen structure, and contrasting textures to create depth, rhythm, and lasting seasonal interest from spring through autumn.
