Photo of Heuchera 'Shanghai' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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Heuchera 'Shanghai'

Also Known As

  • Shanghai Coral bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-18"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Heuchera 'Shanghai' plant details

Heuchera 'Shanghai' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue, purple and variegated foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera 'Shanghai'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, purple and variegated
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera 'Shanghai'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tight mounds of small silvery-purple leaves set forth white flowers on dark stems. A lovely presentation for the front of the border or in pots.
Tight mounds of always-showy metallic silver-purple leaves are topped by clusters of white flowers on dark stems in spring; delightful in a container or as an edger in a shade garden. PSh/M PPAF PVR
Tight mounds of silvery-purple leaves set forth white flowers on dark stems. 'Shanghai' had the best foliage through the worst winter in the last 40 years at the Terra Nova test gardens. Ice, snow and rain didn't phase it! As Shanghai is a beacon to China, so Heuchera 'Shanghai' can be an inviting beacon of metallic silver to your garden. Reblooms all summer.

Gardening facts about Heuchera 'Shanghai' plant

How to Grow Heuchera 'Shanghai'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • blue
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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