Dressed Up Evening Gown Coral Bells

Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' is a mounded coral bells with glossy, deeply ruffled black leaves that form a broad, substantial clump. Pink-backed buds open to white flowers on upright stems, giving the dark foliage a clear seasonal contrast. ## Garden use Set this selection at the front or middle of a shade border, repeat it in a mass planting, or use it as the foliage anchor in a container. It grows about 12–14 inches tall and 20–24 inches wide, with taller flower stems; the breeder lists USDA zones 4–9 and spring-to-summer flowering ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/heuchera/dressed-evening-gown-coral-bells-heuchera-hybrid)). ## Growing conditions Part shade is the preferred placement, but the breeder lists sun or shade exposure. Use humus-rich, well-drained soil and average moisture; avoid leaving the crown in persistently wet ground. The selection is described as easy to maintain and salt tolerant. ## Maintenance In early spring, remove tattered leaves and old flower stems to make room for fresh growth. Water during extended dry periods, particularly in containers, and keep the crown just above the soil surface for drainage.