Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'): Silvery Purple Foliage with White Flowers

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Heuchera 'Plum Pudding')

'Plum Pudding' heuchera makes an excellent foliage plant for sunny to partly shady gardens. This cultivar has a mounded form with silvery overtones on purple foliage—not as dark as other burgundy heucheras. Small white flowers bloom in early summer, adding a second level of interest. In mild winters, the foliage persists with adequate moisture.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Heart-shaped, boldly veined purple foliage faintly marked with silver. White flowers in narrow racemes. Grows to about 1 foot tall and wide.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun to part shade; fertile, well-drained soil. Mulch annually to cover upward-growing rootstalk. May need lifting and replanting.

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in spring. Divide in autumn.

Potential Problems

Foliar nematodes, rust, powdery mildew, and leaf spots.

Quick Reference

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Fast
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage: Colorful/Burgundy
• Uses: Foliage, Edging, Ground Covers, Pathways
• Style: Beds and Borders, Container, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Interest
• Type: Perennial