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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches (foliage); 16 to 18 inches (with flowers)
Width: 12 to 15 inches
Flower color: Creamy white
Foliage color: Variegated shades of orange, purple-red, green, and gold
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and hummingbirds

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Carnival Fall Festival'

Carnival Fall Festival Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Carnival Fall Festival' is a vibrant perennial known for its eye-catching foliage and delicate flowers. The leaves showcase a blend of autumnal colors, including shades of copper, amber, and rusty red, creating a warm tapestry that shifts with the seasons. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage, adorned with tiny bell-shaped flowers in creamy white, which attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Lamiums · Wild ginger · Bergenias · Japanese anemones · Fuchsias · Japanese pieris

Design tip

Repeat this warm-toned foliage in sweeping drifts to weave rich color through shaded borders and woodland gardens. Pair with fine textures, evergreen structure, and contrasting leaf shapes to create layered plantings that remain visually interesting from spring through late autumn.

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