Heuchera ‘Chocolate Curl’

Common Name:
Chocolate Curl Coral Bells

Description:
Heuchera ‘Chocolate Curl’ is a striking, compact perennial celebrated for its richly ruffled foliage. Leaves emerge in deep chocolate tones with hints of bronze and purple undersides, forming a low, elegant mound. In late spring to early summer, airy sprays of delicate cream to white bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. This hardy cultivar thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil, and is adaptable to dry shade—an ideal match for Melbourne’s variable conditions. Shade to part-sun placement enhances foliage colour, while regular watering and occasional mulch help maintain vibrancy. Minimal maintenance is required beyond trimming old flower stalks and grooming foliage annually, making it a fuss-free addition to borders, containers, or rockeries.

Form:

• Shrub – Small / Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: ~30 cm (foliage), flower stems add up to 60 cm

• Width: ~40–50 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Sun (filtered or morning sun)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy-white bell-shaped blooms

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Evergreen / Semi-evergreen

• Perennial

• Bee Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Low Maintenance

• Compact Mounding Habit

• Shade Tolerant

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:

• Hostas

• Ferns

• Grasses like Carex or Ophiopogon

• Astilbe or Epimedium for shade interest

• Spring bulbs (e.g., Narcissus, Crocus)

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.