Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round foliage color.
Discover the Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie', a perennial celebrated for its captivating foliage that transforms from bright rose pink to deep purple throughout the seasons. This plant offers a vibrant display with cream and light pink flowers atop tall stems, perfect for adding color to borders or containers. It thrives in various light conditions, including shade and part shade, and is known for its heat tolerance and ease of care. Blooming in its first year, 'Berry Smoothie' provides continuous foliage interest and is a low-maintenance addition to any garden, even in challenging summer conditions.
$33.95
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Price vs Category Average
-22%
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SKU
38317
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking year-round visual interest and color variety
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim or shaded garden corners
- Busy plant lovers wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, water-logged clay soil
- Residents in regions with intense, direct afternoon sun
- Beginners unable to monitor for pests or winter soil movement
Performance breakdown
Foliage Versatility
Dynamic color shifts provide visual interest throughout every season.
Climate Resilience
Exceptional heat and humidity tolerance keeps plants thriving in challenging summers.
Maintenance Effort
Low-care requirements make this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Establishment Speed
Reliable first-year blooming ensures immediate impact in your landscape.
Site Adaptability
Thrives across diverse light conditions from deep shade to full sun.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for pots and decorative borders.
Key Specs
SKU
38317
Genus
Heuchera
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Width
20 in
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Soil Type
Normal, loamy, Clay, Poor
Features
- Dynamic foliage color changes seasonally
- Produces attractive cream and pink flowers
- Tolerates heat and humidity well
- Blooms in the first year of planting
- Ideal for containers and borders
- Low maintenance required
- Suitable for various light conditions
- Adds vibrant foliage interest
What customers say
Customers rave about the 'Berry Smoothie' Heuchera's exceptional quality and striking visual appeal. The plant's stunning color transformation, shifting from deep rose to rich burgundy, is a frequent highlight. Despite starting small, reviewers confirm it establishes quickly, showing impressive vigor and reliability. This robust performance and unique aesthetic make it a highly valued addition to shade gardens, solidifying its status as a standout perennial.
Know before you buy
The 'Berry Smoothie' foliage shifts from a bright, vibrant rose-pink in the spring to a deeper, richer purple as the season progresses, providing dynamic color interest.
Yes, this variety is versatile and can handle full sun, though it performs exceptionally well in part shade or shade. Its heat and humidity tolerance make it a reliable choice for various light exposures.
It is quite adaptable and thrives in normal, loamy, or clay soils. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained to keep the plant healthy.
Absolutely. Its compact size, reaching a mature width of 20 inches, makes it an excellent candidate for both decorative containers and garden borders.
You won't have to wait long; this plant is known to bloom in its very first year of planting, producing attractive cream and light pink flowers on tall stems.
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' is hardy in zones 4 through 9, making it a robust perennial for a wide range of climates across the country.
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