Balboa Sunset Heuchera
Best compact perennial for adding vibrant, shade-loving color to small gardens.
The Balboa Sunset® Heuchera offers striking foliage with dark cool green and purple leaves featuring wavy edges and wine-red undersides. This herbaceous perennial is a compact grower, making it an excellent choice for adding vibrant color to containers or the front of perennial beds. It typically reaches a height of 1-2 feet with a spread of 1-1.5 feet and blooms from April to June. Thriving in part shade conditions, it requires medium watering. This cultivar is native to North America and is well-suited for hardiness zones 4-9, providing season-long interest with its unique leaf coloration.
$25.50
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4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
831
/ 2989
#831 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-8%
Below average
Height
12
/ '-'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, season-long color interest
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Designers looking for versatile plants for containers or borders
Who should skip it
- Gardeners without the patience for precise light placement
- Owners of gardens with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Residents in harsh climates needing reliable year-round evergreen foliage
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Deep purple and green tones provide exceptional contrast for garden beds.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it a perfect fit for decorative pots.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone compatibility ensures success across most North American climates.
Maintenance Ease
Standard watering needs make this a low-effort perennial for gardeners.
Seasonal Longevity
Striking leaf coloration offers visual interest well beyond the spring bloom.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in partial shade, though requires careful placement for optimal growth.
Key Specs
Height
1'-2'
Spread
1'-1.5'
Bloom Time
April-June
Light
Part Shade
Water
Medium
Zone
4-9
Origin
North America (Cultivar)
Features
- Striking foliage with dark cool green and purple leaves
- Wavy leaf edges with wine-red undersides
- Compact growth habit ideal for containers
- Suitable for the front of perennial beds
- Blooms in spring
- Native to North America
What customers say
Customers consistently express delight with the Balboa Sunset Heuchera, frequently highlighting its exceptional quality and vibrant appearance. Many reviews praise the plant's robust health upon delivery and its remarkable ability to thrive, establishing quickly in diverse garden settings. Gardeners particularly appreciate the stunning, rich color that truly lives up to its 'sunset' name, providing a beautiful, long lasting visual impact. Its resilience and striking aesthetic make it a cherished addition, exceeding expectations for both beauty and hardiness.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in part shade, meaning it prefers a spot with dappled sunlight or morning sun followed by afternoon shade. Too much direct, intense sun can scorch the foliage, while too little light may cause the vibrant leaf colors to fade.
Yes, its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage to prevent water from sitting at the roots, as this plant prefers medium, consistent moisture.
This cultivar is quite resilient and is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It is capable of surviving freezing winter temperatures within these zones, making it a reliable perennial for many climates.
Maintenance is minimal. Simply provide medium watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and trim back any damaged or dead leaves in the early spring to encourage fresh, healthy growth.
The Balboa Sunset is prized for its season-long interest. While the leaves provide a consistent backdrop of dark green, purple, and wine-red, the plant also produces blooms from April through June, adding an extra layer of visual texture.
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