Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Red Lightning'
Red Lightning Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (with flowers)
- Width
- 12 to 16 inches
- Flower color
- Creamy white
- Foliage color
- Chartreuse with striking red veins
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low-maintenance; trim spent flower stems and remove old foliage in spring
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies
About this plant
Heuchera 'Red Lightning' is an eye-catching variety known for its bold foliage, featuring bright golden-yellow leaves with vivid red veining. The heavily lobed and ruffled leaves create a dynamic texture that stands out in garden beds, borders, or containers. This unique coloration maintains its vibrancy throughout the growing season, adding a touch of brilliance to shady or partially sunny areas.
During late spring and early summer, delicate spikes of small white flowers appear, rising gracefully above the foliage. These blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden's biodiversity. Bred for exceptional vigor and adaptability, 'Red Lightning' offers a dramatic combination of color and texture, perfect for creating visual contrast in mixed plantings.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Trilliums · Epimedium · Acorus · Kalmia · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use this brightly colored foliage to illuminate shaded borders and create eye-catching focal points throughout the garden. Pair with evergreen companions, flowering perennials, and layered textures to enhance contrast while maintaining a cohesive woodland planting from spring through autumn.
