Heuchera Dolce 'Cherry Truffles'
Best low-maintenance perennial for adding vibrant color to shaded garden spaces.
Heuchera Dolce 'Cherry Truffles' offers decadent, deep crimson foliage that brings year-round color and contrast to shaded gardens. This native perennial forms a tidy, mounded habit, providing visual interest throughout the seasons. Delicate light pink flowers emerge in early to mid-summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It's a low-maintenance, salt-tolerant plant that deer tend to avoid, making it a resilient choice for both containers and garden beds. For best results, plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil and trim any damaged foliage in spring.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
61
/ 2656
#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
SKU
26331
Who it's for
- Homeowners looking to brighten dim, shaded garden corners
- Busy gardeners wanting a resilient, low-effort perennial
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting foliage color
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding seasonal soil and mulch upkeep
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Landscapers working with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Deep crimson leaves provide striking, year-round contrast in shaded garden spots.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort beyond a simple spring cleanup of damaged foliage.
Wildlife Attraction
Summer blooms effectively draw butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor space.
Pest Resilience
Natural deer resistance protects your investment from common garden browsing issues.
Growth Habit
Tidy, mounded form maintains a polished look without constant pruning.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to both container arrangements and traditional garden bed borders.
Key Specs
SKU
26331
Genus
Heuchera
Variety
'Cherry Truffles'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
22 in
Mature Width
22 in
Light Requirements
Part Shade/Shade
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Features
- Deep red velvet foliage for year-round interest
- Tidy mounded habit for a neat appearance
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Deer resistant and salt tolerant
- Low maintenance, easy care plant
- Adds color contrast in shade gardens
- Blooms with light pink flowers in summer
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
What customers say
Gardeners rave about the 'Cherry Truffles' Heuchera, consistently praising its exceptional quality and striking design. Reviewers highlight the plant's healthy arrival and rapid establishment, showcasing its impressive vigor. The deep, rich foliage color is a significant attraction, adding sophisticated texture and visual appeal to any garden. This variety proves highly reliable, maintaining its unique aesthetic across various growing conditions. It is a standout choice for those seeking dependable, beautiful color that enhances their outdoor spaces with elegance and lasting charm.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is prized for its deep crimson, velvet-like foliage that provides consistent color throughout the seasons. It is considered an evergreen perennial in many climates, though it may look its best after a light cleanup in early spring.
This plant performs best in part shade to full shade. While it can handle some morning sun, it prefers protection from the harsh afternoon heat to keep its foliage from scorching.
Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' is generally avoided by deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern. However, no plant is completely deer-proof if food sources are scarce.
It is an excellent candidate for containers due to its tidy, mounded habit. Just ensure your pot has good drainage and use a high-quality, fertile potting mix to keep it healthy.
It is a low-maintenance plant that requires very little effort. Simply trim away any damaged or winter-worn foliage in the spring to make room for new, vibrant growth.
Heuchera 'Cherry Truffles' is hardy in zones 4 through 9. This wide range makes it adaptable to many different climates, provided it is planted in moist, well-drained soil.
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