Black Beauty Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Black Beauty' PP #13,288
SKU
3961
Glossy dark purple, nearly black ruffled foliage offers great opportunities for contrast. Develops a tight mound that supports sprays of tiny white flowers in early summer. Exceptional perennial for small city gardens and where color from foliage is essential to off season beauty. Use as edging, in naturalistic groups or masses. Herbaceous perennial. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth to 10 inches tall and 16 inches wide.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | HEW-ker-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 16 in. wide, with flower stems 24 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | Black Beauty is an exceptional perennial for small city gardens and where color and texture from foliage is essential to off season beauty. Plant in mass in a natural, woodland setting or spotted throughout mixed beds. Pair the glossy, dark purple foliage with yellow and gold foliage plants for contrast and color in those dark shaded areas of your garden. Outstanding at close range near outdoor living areas and in front entry foundation plantings. Create a dramatic effect by planting in beautiful lime green or cobalt blue glazed containers. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Sun tolerant in cool summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring.
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