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Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

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  • Botanical: Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'
  • Common: Black Forest Cake Coral Bells
  • Habit: Mounding perennial grown primarily for its striking foliage.
  • Mature Size: 10-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Bloom Time: From late spring into early summer, sending up delicate flower stalks.
  • Bloom: Airy, light pink to white bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds, adding a delicate contrast above the dark foliage.
  • Care: Plant in part shade with well-drained soil. Remove spent flower stalks to keep the plant looking tidy. The foliage is evergreen in milder climates.
  • Deer tend to avoid this plant due to its textured foliage, but it is not deer-proof.

DESCRIPTION

Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake' is a stunning perennial known for its large, deep purple foliage that provides rich, dramatic color in the shade garden. Gardeners love it for its bold, rounded leaves and contrasting silver veining, which create a striking textural effect from spring to fall. It's an excellent choice for adding depth to containers, woodland borders, and mixed perennial beds. This coral bells is easy to grow, requiring minimal care once established in well-drained soil.

PLANTING & CARE

Plant in part shade in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Avoid overly wet conditions which can cause crown rot. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage a tidy appearance. In colder zones, a light mulch can help protect the crown in winter. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor.

hch-xx-bfc

Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

$16.99
$16.99