Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' - Coral Bells

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common Name: Heuchera, Alumroot
Scientific Name: Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Foliage Color: Dark purple to black with vibrant pink undersides, evergreen, wavy and delicate texture
Flower Color: Coral pink to light red, in light and airy panicles
Mature Height: 0.20–0.30 m
Mature Width: 0.35–0.50 m
Habit: Compact, rosette, forming a dense and ornamental dome
Flowering Period: May to July, with decorative foliage all year round
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering Needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil Type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
Melliferous Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially hummingbirds and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Maintenance

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, and well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.

Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and clear away damaged leaves in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.

This hardy, evergreen perennial offers spectacular foliage all year round. Ideal for shaded borders, rockeries, and woodland gardens, it creates remarkable contrasts and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.