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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 in to 14 in
Width: 14 in to 18 in
Flower color: Creamy white flowers borne on slender airy stems
Foliage color: Peach pink leaves with rosy purple tones and darker veining
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

Groundcovers

Heuchera 'Carnival Watermelon'

Carnival Watermelon Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Carnival Watermelon' produces delicate sprays of creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, held above the foliage on slender stems that attract bees and other pollinators. Rounded leaves emerge in shades of peach, coral, and soft rose, with darker veining and a subtle silvery overlay. Seasonal shifts bring touches of amber and dusky pink, giving the foliage a constantly changing appearance and providing color well beyond the flowering period.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Woodland Gardens
Borders
Containers
Under Trees

Companion plants

Lamium · Sweet Woodruff · Cyclamen · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Bleeding Hearts

Design tip

Repeat this warm-toned foliage in generous drifts where the changing leaf colors can tie together shaded garden spaces. Pair with cool green textures, spring-flowering perennials, and evergreen structure to create layered compositions that remain colorful and inviting throughout the seasons.

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