Heuchera Melting Fire

Coral Bells 'Melting Fire'

Heuchera ‘Melting Fire’ is a bold foliage perennial valued for its intensely colored, deeply ruffled leaves. It forms a compact, mounded clump of frilly foliage that emerges bright crimson-red in spring, gradually deepening to rich burgundy-red through summer and fall, with color often intensifying in cooler weather. In late spring to early summer, slender stems carry airy sprays of small creamy-white flowers above the foliage, providing a soft contrast while the dramatic leaf color remains the focal point.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–18 in (to 18–24 in in flower)
(10-year size: forms expanding mounds)

USDA Zones: 4a–9b
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 and hummingbirds; deer resistant


Features & Landscape Uses


Bright red to burgundy ruffled foliage



Strong texture and bold garden color



Excellent contrast plant in shade beds



Ideal for borders, edging, and containers




Care
Plant in well-drained soil and avoid heavy winter moisture. Remove spent flower stems after blooming. 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

18-24"

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Fall color

Dark Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Humus rich, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No