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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches (foliage); up to 18 inches (with flowers)
Width: 12 to 16 inches
Flower color: White to pale pink
Foliage color: Deep red with a hint of metallic sheen
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and leaves to encourage fresh growth
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Heuchera x 'TNHEUFR'

Forever Red Coral Bells

Heuchera x 'Forever Red' showcases intense red foliage with a velvety texture that stands out in garden beds and containers. The leaves are deeply lobed and retain their vibrant color throughout the growing season, adding a bold accent to any planting scheme. This variety was bred for its exceptional foliage color and durability in diverse conditions.

In late spring to early summer, slender flower stems emerge, bearing small, delicate white flowers that provide a soft contrast to the dramatic foliage.

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

Cyclamen · Rodgersia · Acorus · Carex · Hellebores · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Use broad masses of this vibrant red foliage to create bold focal points beneath trees or along shaded borders. Pair with silver foliage, broad-leaved companions, and evergreen structure to build layered woodland plantings that remain colorful, balanced, and visually engaging.

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