Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'
Fire Alarm Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches (foliage); 18 to 24 inches (with flowers)
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- White to pale pink
- Foliage color
- Fiery red with hints of orange and yellow
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low-maintenance; remove spent flowers and dead foliage to encourage fresh growth
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees
About this plant
Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' is a bold perennial known for its vibrant, fiery red foliage that transitions to shades of orange and gold as the season progresses. The leaves are deeply veined and have a smooth, glossy texture that adds visual interest and contrast to garden landscapes. This variety offers a vivid pop of color in both sunny and partially shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as ground cover.
In late spring to early summer, 'Fire Alarm' produces delicate, bell-shaped white flowers on tall, airy stems that rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This cultivar is a hybrid developed to combine both aesthetic appeal and resilience, offering year-round color and texture to gardens.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Daphne · Japanese pieris · Cyclamen · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use bold drifts of this vivid foliage to create focal points that draw the eye through shaded borders and woodland gardens. Balance the rich leaf color with lighter companions, graceful forms, and evergreen structure to maintain depth and visual interest across every season.
