This gorgeous, pink and purple perennial foliage plant is crowned by tall stems of tiny, cream coloured flowers in spring, but its gorgeous, evergreen leaves are truly the star. Hardy throughout the UK down to -20°C.
The colourful foliage on this plant steals the show, with bright pink splashes across deep purple, rounded leaves. You can even track the seasons with it, as the paler pink variegation turns an even paler cream in autumn! The undersides of the leaves add a contrasting crimson pink, and in spring taller stems of delicate cream flowers will grow from your Heuchera. This evergreen (everpurple?) shrub will fill a nice sunny spot in your garden with beautiful colour year-round. Over five years, these shrubs can grow 30cm up and 45cm outwards, so pick a good spot and you'll be enjoying their colour for years to come.
Evergreen Perennial
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Foliage shrub with tall flower stems
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Foliage year-round, flowers in spring
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Scientific Name
Heuchera x hybrida 'Midnight Rose' (Heucher's plant, hybrid species, cultivar: Midnight Rose)
Common Name
Coral Bells, Alum Root, Midnight Rose Heuchera, Purple variegated Heuchera
Origin
This plant originates in woodland areas of the US
Pruning Tips
Tidy up old foliage in early spring, and remove flower spikes when they have faded.
Wildlife Value
This plant isn't known to be beneficial to any particular wildlife in the UK
Positioning
Full sun to partial shade, this plant will love to face north, east or west, and can grow in sheltered or exposed places.
Water
Heuchera are drought tolerant, so only water in excessively dry weather.
Soil
Ensure soil is moist and well-draining. Sand, loam and clay will all work for this shrub.
Food
Fertile soil will be great for your Heuchera. Mulching annually will add in the nutrients needed as well as helping the root stock stay in the soil, as it has a tendency to lift out of the ground.
Pet-safe
Yes- no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips
The real star on this plant is its foliage, so you want to keep it looking its best all year long! Ensure it is planted somewhere well-draining and that will help keep the leaves fresh and not waterlogged. Pruning back spent flower stems will also keep it looking tidy.
