Heart Of Darkness Foamy Bells
Heucherella 'Heart of Darkness' P.P.# 14489
Provided for consumer information—Monrovia is not currently growing this plant.
A dramatic foliage plant for the woodland garden. A deep maroon hue follows the veination on the metallic silvery gray leaves showing just a margin of green. Masses of airy white flowers are held high above the foliage in mid spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | HEW-ker-ELLA |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Foliage forms a mound 8 to 10 in. tall, 12 in. wide. Flower stems reach 18 in. tall |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Mid-spring to mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 2108 |
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Care Information
Amend the soil with orangic matter and fertilizer before planting. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a general fertilizer throughout the warm season. Remove spent flowers or allow birds to feed on the seeds. Pruning time: early spring.
Design Ideas
An exceptional candidate for woodland gardens and understory plantings for unique foliage effects when little else is blooming. Ideal for space and light challenged sideyards. Perfect to fill out the partly shaded perennial border or mixed border. Scaled to small spaces common in courtyards and urban gardens where close inspection means every plant must count. Perfect for nestling into rock gardens and outcroppings. Ideal for punching up entries in ground or in pots.
Companion Plants
Plant with other solid colored woodland perennials such as Bleeding Heart, Hosta, Lenton Rose and Hydrangea so as not to distract from the multi-colored leaf. Other shade loving plants in purple, silver or green combine for a tranquil design.
History
Heucherellas are the result of a rare inter-generic cross between Heuchera and Tiarella. 'Heart of Darkness' was bred by Charles Oliver at The Primrose Path in Pennsylvania. Oliver's work with lesser known eastern American native Heucheras earned him the Marce LePinied Award for new plant introductions from the North American Rock Garden Society in 1998.
A dramatic foliage plant for the woodland garden. A deep maroon hue follows the veination on the metallic silvery gray leaves showing just a margin of green. Masses of airy white flowers are held high above the foliage in mid spring.
Care Information
Amend the soil with orangic matter and fertilizer before planting. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a general fertilizer throughout the warm season. Remove spent flowers or allow birds to feed on the seeds. Pruning time: early spring.
Design Ideas
An exceptional candidate for woodland gardens and understory plantings for unique foliage effects when little else is blooming. Ideal for space and light challenged sideyards. Perfect to fill out the partly shaded perennial border or mixed border. Scaled to small spaces common in courtyards and urban gardens where close inspection means every plant must count. Perfect for nestling into rock gardens and outcroppings. Ideal for punching up entries in ground or in pots.
Companion Plants
Plant with other solid colored woodland perennials such as Bleeding Heart, Hosta, Lenton Rose and Hydrangea so as not to distract from the multi-colored leaf. Other shade loving plants in purple, silver or green combine for a tranquil design.
History
Heucherellas are the result of a rare inter-generic cross between Heuchera and Tiarella. 'Heart of Darkness' was bred by Charles Oliver at The Primrose Path in Pennsylvania. Oliver's work with lesser known eastern American native Heucheras earned him the Marce LePinied Award for new plant introductions from the North American Rock Garden Society in 1998.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | HEW-ker-ELLA |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Foliage forms a mound 8 to 10 in. tall, 12 in. wide. Flower stems reach 18 in. tall |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Mid-spring to mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 2108 |
