Heuchera 'Cherry Cola'

Heuchera 'Cherry Cola': Fizzy Foliage with a Rich Undertone

Warm and effervescent, Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' is a small-statured charmer with deep, cinnamon-red foliage that adds a splash of bold colour to the shade garden. Tiny spikes of matching cherry-toned flowers rise in early summer, echoing the foliage and attracting pollinators. Compact and richly hued, it’s a standout in containers, edging, and tight garden spaces where detail matters.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 15–20 cm (30–35 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Flower Colour: Bright cherry-red
• Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer
• Foliage: Deep red to reddish-brown; slightly ruffled and compact
• Sunlight Requirements: Full shade to part sun; best colour in filtered light
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Uses and Benefits: Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' is a perfect fit for front-of-border accents, shaded rock gardens, or as a vivid foliage filler in containers. Its low, mounding habit and unique cola-toned leaves provide rich contrast to greens and silvers. An early-season bloomer that supports pollinators, this cultivar also pairs well with fine-textured or upright companions for elegant textural variety in shaded or dappled sites.

Companion Plants: Pair Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' with the upright and feathery fronds of Dryopteris 'Brilliance', whose coppery tones in spring echo and lift the heuchera’s warm foliage. Add the low-growing sheen of Asarum canadense for contrast in texture and form. For gentle motion and glowing colour, include Hakonechloa 'All Gold'—a single ornamental grass whose cascading golden blades enhance and brighten this warm, earthy vignette.

Care Instructions: Plant in part shade or filtered sunlight for best colour. Requires moist, well-drained soil and benefits from regular mulching to conserve moisture. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to tidy the clump. Divide every 3–4 years in spring to rejuvenate growth and maintain density.

History: Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' was developed by Terra Nova Nurseries for compact form and warm-toned foliage that holds its colour in shade. Part of their “soda series,” this cultivar is loved for its small footprint and strong visual impact in containers and small gardens.

Final Thoughts: With its fizzy hues and tidy charm, Heuchera 'Cherry Cola' adds a delightful pop of richness to shaded plantings. A small but powerful accent, it brings depth, texture, and warmth that feels timeless and fresh all at once.