{"product_id":"forever-purple-coral-bells-heuchera-forever-purple","title":"Forever Purple Coral Bells - Heuchera 'Forever Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eForever Purple Coral Bells (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Forever Purple') is a dense, fast-growing perennial mound about 30cm high and 50cm wide, with small scalloped leaves in glossy purple netted with black veins. Pink bell flowers rise on slender stems in spring. It holds its deep colour through the year, which makes it a reliable base for a shaded border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy purple leaves with black veins hold their rich colour right through the seasons, so the bed never looks bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, mounding and fast-growing, it knits into a continuous low band in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRippled leaf edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinkled, scalloped edges add texture even in a very plain planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotally frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters are no problem for it, so frost-prone gardens can grow it with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral bells are not considered toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm apart for a continuous low band. At 50cm wide the mounds touch at that spacing, and the dark leaves make a strong frame for brighter flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and informal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with silver foliage, roses and soft perennials, which the purple tones flatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it beneath shrubs and small trees where the light is dappled, to carry colour into the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Forever Purple Coral Bells in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to dappled or part shade. Keep it out of fierce afternoon sun: in full sun, and in warmer gardens through summer, it needs more watering to keep the leaves lush. It is totally frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained, light soil. Add compost at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and mulch again each spring. Refresh the mulch in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back any dead or untidy foliage in spring to make room for new growth. Large plants with multiple crowns can be divided and replanted in autumn, which gives you extra plants to spread around the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Forever Purple Coral Bells as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to fill a long border, and the 140mm pots give a fuller mound from the start. Plants settle in within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heuchera\"\u003eBrowse the full heuchera range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a perennial. It forms a dense mound about 50cm wide, so plants 45cm apart soon close into a continuous border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I divide it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In autumn, lift large plants that have multiple crowns, divide them and replant the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist but well-drained, light soil with a layer of mulch on top. It needs more watering in full sun and in warm summers to keep the leaves lush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787237196095,"sku":"HEU-HYB-FOREVE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787237228863,"sku":"HEU-HYB-FOREVE-140MM-P10","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/forever-purple-coral-bells-heuchera-forever-purple.jpg?v=1792153782","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/forever-purple-coral-bells-heuchera-forever-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}