Heuchera Dolce 'Cherry Truffles' is a coral bells cultivar featuring deeply lobed ruffled foliage in shades of cherry red. Its compact, mounding habit and bright coloration make it a great choice for borders and containers.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture but dislikes soggy soil
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Derived from North American native Heuchera species, this hybrid selection is bred for ornamental use and performance in modern shade gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Red Admirals and Painted Ladies that seek out its nectar rich blooms during their flight periods.
Bees
- Appeals to native bumblebees and sweat bees which forage among the flower stalks.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides support for pollinator habitat by drawing hoverflies and tiny wasps that contribute to natural pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to create a colorful, ruffled carpet without overlapping crowns.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for shade borders, foundation beds, and mixed containers where its rich red foliage provides high impact contrast.
Companion Plants
- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Offers cascading golden foliage that softens and highlights the dark red leaves of 'Cherry Truffles'.
- Hosta 'Blue Angel' (Hosta) - Large blue green leaves provide bold contrast and balance in shaded beds.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' (Siberian Bugloss) - Heart shaped silver foliage brightens up the garden and complements the red tones.
- Astilbe 'Fanal' (False Spirea) - Red flower plumes echo the foliage color and add vertical bloom interest in summer.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Delicate white flowers and textural foliage offer contrast and native compatibility.