Heuchera 'Caramel' features caramel bronze vegetation that adds warm tones to shade gardens. Its flower spikes provide a subtle color contrast while maintaining year round interest through its foliage.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 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 rich in organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Derived from North American native Heuchera species, this cultivar is bred for ornamental foliage and adaptability to shade garden conditions.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts Monarchs and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails to its flower spikes.
Bees
- Visited by native bumblebees and honeybees gathering nectar from its flowers.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports hoverflies and predatory wasps that help reduce pest populations.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space plants 18 - 24 in apart to form an attractive clump and ensure healthy air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as an accent in mixed perennial beds.
Companion Plants
- Ferns (Various Species) - Provide soft, feathery texture complementing Heuchera's bold foliage.
- Astilbe 'Fanal' (False Spirea) - Adds vibrant red flower plumes that contrast with caramel tones.
- Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' (Foamflower) - Offers similar foliage texture and delicate white flowers.
- Hosta 'Sum and Substance' (Hosta) - Large leaves create a dramatic backdrop enhancing Heuchera's color.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silver foliage provides a cool contrast in shaded areas.