Heuchera 'Apricot' is a vibrant coral bells cultivar showcasing apricot toned leaves that mature to warm orange shades throughout the season. Its mounded foliage provides year round color in shaded gardens, while airy flower stems with soft pink blooms attract pollinators and add delicate texture to borders and containers.
Height & Spread: 6 - 10 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Generally resistant due to slightly bitter foliage
Native Status
This hybrid Heuchera originates from North American woodland species. While not a naturally occurring native, it maintains strong resilience and adaptability in temperate garden conditions.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Painted Ladies and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are drawn to its nectar rich apricot blooms, providing early season forage.
Bees
- Attracts native bumblebees, honeybees, and small solitary bees, which help pollinate surrounding shade plants.
Beneficial Predatory Insects
- Foliage supports ladybugs and lacewings which help control aphids and other garden pests naturally.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to encourage full leaf coverage and healthy airflow.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and container arrangements where colorful foliage is desired.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla (Siberian Bugloss) - Heart shaped leaves with silvery highlights enhance seasonal color interest.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Forms a low groundcover beneath Heuchera, enhancing layered texture.
- Ferns (Japanese Painted Fern) - Silver green fronds add contrast and a woodland texture backdrop.
- Astilbe (False Goats Beard) - Provides feathery flower plumes that pair well with the mounded coral bells.
- Hosta (Plantain Lily) - Contrasting large textured leaves complement Heuchera's apricot foliage in shaded beds.