Heuchera 'Orange Dream'
Heuchera 'Orange Dream' is a compact coral bells variety grown for its vivid orange to amber foliage that holds its color through the season. Its low mounding habit and bold foliage bring warmth and contrast to shaded plantings while remaining easy to maintain in a wide range of garden settings.
Height & Spread: 8 - 12 in x 12 - 16 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from North American Heuchera species but is a garden selection bred for enhanced foliage color and compact habit rather than a straight native form.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds which visit the small bell shaped flowers for nectar during bloom.
Bees
- Supports native bees and small pollinators which forage among the delicate flower spikes.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 16 in apart to allow each plant to form a full mound without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers where its bright foliage can contrast against darker greens and finer textures.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides silvery foliage that enhances the warm tones of the leaves.
- Hosta 'June' (Plantain Lily) - Adds layered texture and variegated foliage that complements the compact form.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Astilbe) - Brings soft plumes and seasonal color that pair well in shaded plantings.
- Hakonechloa macra (Japanese Forest Grass) - Introduces flowing grassy texture that contrasts with the rounded foliage.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers a native groundcover option with delicate spring blooms.