Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' Coral Bells
Best vibrant foliage for adding year round garden interest.
Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' Coral Bells offer a striking display with large, round leaves that feature red centers in spring and fall, while summer brings prominent red veins. The main leaf color is a gorgeous gold to lime, beautifully highlighting the venation. This cultivar boasts a strong, vigorous habit, making it perfect for adding vibrant color to shady areas or for use in containers. It delivers the sought-after aesthetic of Heuchera 'Miracle' with its robust growth and unique foliage. This perennial plant is also evergreen, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, requiring moderate watering and thriving in partial sun to full shade conditions.
$19.95
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Category Rank
1693
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#1693 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Sun-Shade
Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade
/ Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, ever-changing color in their landscape.
- Homeowners looking to enhance shaded areas with striking, colorful plants.
- Busy individuals desiring a robust, pest-resistant plant for easy care.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in sunny, hot climates needing full-sun tolerant plants.
- Those with heavy clay soils or limited ability to amend garden beds.
- Individuals expecting year-round evergreen foliage in all garden zones.
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Dynamic color shifts provide year-round interest in shady garden spots.
Growth Vigor
Robust habit ensures quick establishment and reliable coverage in containers.
Pest Resistance
Deer-resistant nature keeps your landscape intact without constant maintenance.
Environmental Adaptability
Drought tolerance makes this a low-stress choice for busy gardeners.
Shade Performance
Thrives in low-light conditions where other flowering plants often struggle.
Maintenance Ease
Evergreen foliage minimizes seasonal cleanup and pruning requirements.
Key Specs
Sun-Shade
Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade
Size
Medium - 12"- 24"
Gardening Solution
Perennial, Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Container Plant, Border Plant, Carefree, Evergreen, Drought Tolerant
Soil Moisture
Moderate
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer, Summer
Growing Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Height
18-14 inches
Spread
12 inches
Features
- Vigorous grower with striking foliage
- Red-centered leaves in cooler seasons
- Gold to lime main leaf color
- Strong, upright habit
- Ideal for shade containers
- Deer resistant
- Drought tolerant
- Attracts butterflies
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant foliage and robust health of the Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' Coral Bells upon arrival. Many highlight the careful packaging, ensuring plants reach them in excellent condition, ready to thrive. Gardeners frequently note the plant's vigorous growth and striking color variations, which add significant visual interest to their landscapes. The perceived quality and reliability of these plants from New Garden Plants contribute to a highly positive experience, making them a favored choice for enhancing garden aesthetics with minimal fuss.
Know before you buy
The 'Delta Dawn' features gold to lime-colored leaves year-round. In the cooler temperatures of spring and fall, the centers turn a deep red, while in the summer, the red shifts to prominent veins across the leaves.
Yes, this cultivar thrives in full shade as well as partial sun. It is an excellent choice for brightening up darker corners of your garden where other flowering plants might struggle.
Yes, Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' is considered deer-resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, the texture and taste of these leaves are generally unappealing to deer, making them a safer choice for gardens prone to browsing.
Absolutely. Its vigorous, upright habit and striking foliage make it an ideal candidate for containers. Just ensure the pot has good drainage and you maintain moderate soil moisture.
It is a relatively carefree perennial. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and evergreen, requiring only moderate watering and minimal attention to keep it looking its best.
You can expect this plant to reach a height of 12 to 14 inches with a spread of about 12 inches. Its compact, medium size makes it very versatile for borders or small garden spaces.
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