Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice'

Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice': Soft Sunset Tones with a Cool Finish

Luminous and delicately hued, Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' glows with warm peachy-orange tones brushed with a silvery veil. The softly ruffled leaves create a refined, mounding habit that adds gentle colour to shade gardens and containers alike. In summer, slender stems rise with dainty pinkish blooms, bringing motion and pollinator interest to the planting.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–25 cm (35–40 cm in bloom)
• Spread: 40–50 cm
• Flower Colour: Blush-pink
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Peach-orange with silvery overlay and berry-pink veining; lightly ruffled
• Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

Uses and Benefits: Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' brings warmth and light to the shaded garden with its sunset-inspired tones. Perfect for border edges, woodland paths, and mixed containers, it offers year-round texture and gentle colour variation. Its floral wands attract pollinators, while the foliage adds a subtle shimmer that pairs beautifully with darker, bolder companions.

Companion Plants: Combine Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' with the creamy-edged leaves of Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet' to highlight the warm peach tones. Add the golden foliage of Carex 'Everglow' for contrast and movement. Ground the planting with Tiarella 'Cutting Edge', whose patterned foliage and delicate blooms echo the heuchera’s softness.

Care Instructions: Best in part to full shade with moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Avoid hot afternoon sun and soggy conditions. Trim back tired leaves in early spring to make room for fresh growth. Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour and shape.

History: Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' is part of Terra Nova’s “Dessert Series,” bred for unique pastel foliage tones and compact, floriferous habits. Its combination of warm and cool tones makes it a versatile standout in both containers and garden beds.

Final Thoughts: With its glowing foliage and graceful form, Heuchera 'Peachberry Ice' adds a soft, sunlit feeling to shaded plantings. It’s a soothing yet vivid addition to the garden, perfect for creating a refined and romantic mood.