Heuchera 'Pink Pearls'
Heuchera 'Pink Pearls' is a refined coral bells selection grown for its airy sprays of soft pink flowers that rise above a compact mound of attractive foliage. Blooming from late spring into early summer, it adds a delicate vertical accent and gentle color to shaded borders, woodland plantings, and containers.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This heuchera is a cultivated hybrid derived from North American species and is not a straight native form, though it retains some ecological value in the landscape.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds which feed from the small bell shaped flowers held above the foliage.
Butterflies
- Draws in small butterflies such as skippers and Painted Ladies that visit the flowers for nectar.
Bees
- Supports native bees which forage among the delicate blooms for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow plants to form full mounds without overcrowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers where its soft flowers and tidy foliage provide contrast among larger leaf plants.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Adds silvery foliage that brightens shaded areas and complements the soft pink blooms.
- Astilbe 'Visions in Pink' (Astilbe) - Provides similar tones with fuller plumes that extend seasonal interest.
- Hosta 'June' (Plantain Lily) - Offers variegated foliage that contrasts with the finer texture of coral bells.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Creates a low woodland layer with delicate spring blooms and textured leaves.
- Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) - Brings arching fronds and warm seasonal tones to balance the planting.