Balboa Sunset® Heuchera

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

7 Inches

Mature Spread

14 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Turn up the saturation in shady beds and bright borders alike. Balboa Sunset Heuchera mounds into ruffled foliage that shifts through green, plum, and red, with wine-red undersides that glow when backlit. In spring, airy wands of bell-shaped blooms add a delicate lift without hiding the leaves.

Compact, versatile, and easy to place, it slides into containers, woodland edges, and front-of-border ribbons for season-long color. Leave the seedheads for soft texture, or clip them for a tidier, modern look.

Balboa Sunset Heuchera Care

Provide 3–6 hours of sun, ideally morning sun with afternoon shade; in cool-summer climates it tolerates more sun if soil stays evenly moist. Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; target pH 6.0–7.0. Water to establish, then water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Mulch 1–2 inches to conserve moisture and keep roots cool, pulling mulch back from the crown. Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a thin compost top-dress; heavy feeding isn’t needed. Remove spent flower stems and trim any tattered leaves in late winter or early spring to refresh growth. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9; semi-evergreen in mild winters.

Balboa Sunset Heuchera Spacing

For a single specimen, allow a 16–20 inch circle. For a low, colorful drift or edging, plant 12–16 inches on center so foliage knits without overcrowding. Keep 12 inches from paths to showcase the ruffled leaves. In containers, use a 10–12 inch wide pot with drainage; pair with fine-textured grasses or spring bulbs for contrast. No staking required.

Why Grow Balboa Sunset Heuchera?

• Long-lasting, multitone foliage that reads like living color wash
• Compact habit for borders, woodland gardens, and patio pots
• Spring bloom wands that attract hummingbirds and bees
• Low maintenance with light feeding and simple seasonal cleanup
• Generally deer resistant and tolerant of a range of garden soils

Add this sunset-hued coral bells where you want steady color and easy elegance. It delivers layered texture from leaf to bloom with almost no effort.