Heuchera sanguinea Splendens
Splendens Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea ‘Splendens’ is a vigorous flowering perennial valued for its brilliant red flower spikes and reliable garden performance. It forms a compact clump of rounded green leaves that provide attractive texture throughout the growing season. In late spring to early summer, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying abundant clusters of vivid scarlet-red bell-shaped flowers, creating a bright display that attracts pollinators and adds vertical color to shaded plantings.
Type: Perennial
Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 20–26 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding clumps)
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Compact, mounded
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses
Bright scarlet-red flower spikes
Reliable flowering selection
Compact foliage mound
Ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and containers
Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom. Divide every few years in spring to maintain vigor. Provide light mulch in colder climates for winter protection.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 12-18''
- Width
- 12-18"
- Hardiness zones
- 4–8
- Sunlight
- Full Shade, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early Summer, Late Spring
- Flower color
- Red
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Soil
- Humus rich, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Border, Container, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden
- Shape
- Compact, Mounded
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
