Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Marmalade'
Marmalade Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 in to 14 in
- Width
- 18 in to 24 in
- Flower color
- Tiny creamy white flowers borne on airy upright stems
- Foliage color
- Amber orange leaves with rosy pink undersides and purple tones
- 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 'Marmalade' produces airy sprays of creamy white flowers from late spring into early summer, rising above the foliage on slender stems and attracting bees and other pollinators. Deeply lobed leaves unfold in glowing shades of amber, cinnamon, and burnt orange, with rosy undersides and softly ruffled edges. Seasonal changes bring subtle shifts toward copper and reddish tones, creating a warm tapestry of color that remains attractive long after flowering has ended.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding based on species native to North America, this cultivar was selected for its colorful foliage and year-round appeal. It is well suited to woodland gardens, borders, containers, and mixed plantings, where its warm leaf tones provide contrast, texture, and lasting seasonal interest.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Trilliums · Japanese pieris · Cyclamen · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Repeat broad groupings of this warm-toned foliage to create inviting transitions through woodland borders and shaded garden rooms. Pair with bold architectural leaves, graceful flowering companions, and evergreen structure to build layered compositions that remain colorful and visually balanced throughout the seasons.
