Heuchera ‘Canyon Belle’ is a California hybrid coral bells selection developed by Dara Emery at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden as part of the Canyon Quartet Series. An F2 hybrid of Heuchera elegans, a California native species, and a hybrid form of H. sanguinea, this evergreen perennial was selected for its compact habit, glossy dark green foliage, and abundant rich red flowers.
Forms dense mounds of semi-glossy, dark green foliage approximately 6–12 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide. From late spring through summer, slender red flower stalks rise 18–24 inches above the foliage, carrying numerous deep red flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. ‘Canyon Belle’ is noted for having some of the darkest red flowers in the Canyon Quartet Series. In fact, from our experience, it is the darkest and most red of any of the commonly grown California native species or hybrids. Much more red than Heuchera 'Santa Ana Cardinal.' The leaf of this hybrid is the largest and most glossy of this Canyon Quartet Series and quite distinct from the other members of the group.
Performs best in part shade to full shade, though it will tolerate full sun in cooler coastal climates with adequate moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types provided drainage is adequate. Unlike many California native perennials, ‘Canyon Belle’ performs best with regular irrigation and is particularly useful in shaded garden settings where supplemental water is available. Particularly well suited to Southern California shade gardens and California native-inspired landscapes where regular summer irrigation is provided.
An excellent choice for planting beneath coast live oaks and other mature trees where summer irrigation is available. Useful in woodland gardens, shaded borders, oak woodland plantings, containers, edging, habitat plantings, and other understory applications. Its compact size makes it especially effective for mass plantings, small-scale groundcovers, and smaller garden spaces.
Generally low maintenance. Mealybugs may occasionally occur, particularly around the crown in nursery production or densely planted situations. Slugs and snails can damage new growth in moist, shaded environments. Crown and root rot may develop in poorly drained soils or under prolonged wet conditions. Best performance is achieved with regular moisture, good drainage, and adequate air circulation.
- Common Name:
- Alum Root Hybrid
- Mature Height:
- 6-12"
- Mature Spread:
- 6-12"
- Exposure:
- Part Sun/Shade
- Growth:
- Evergreen
- Flower Color:
- Red
