Heuchera Primo 'Wild Rose'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, deer-resistant year-round color.
The Heuchera Primo® 'Wild Rose' is a stunning perennial from Proven Winners® that brings bold color to any garden. Its ruby-purple leaves, accented with smoky gray veins, provide year-round interest, especially shining through winter. Delicate rosy flowers appear in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This low-maintenance plant is highly deer resistant, salt-tolerant, and thrives in borders or containers. Enjoy continuous visual appeal with this resilient and compact Coral Bells variety, transforming your outdoor space with minimal fuss.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3065
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-17%
Below average
SKU
27057
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round color for their landscape beds
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
- Landscapers needing reliable plants for dark, shaded garden corners
Who should skip it
- People planting in locations with harsh, direct afternoon sun
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil types
- Busy homeowners wanting a truly set-it-and-forget-it perennial plant
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Ruby-purple leaves provide a high-contrast anchor for any garden bed.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to maintain its compact, mounding shape year-round.
Wildlife Attraction
Rosy summer blooms effectively draw butterflies and hummingbirds to your space.
Environmental Resilience
Robust deer resistance and salt tolerance ensure survival in challenging conditions.
Seasonal Versatility
Exceptional winter interest keeps the landscape vibrant during colder months.
Container Adaptability
Compact growth habit makes it a perfect candidate for decorative pots.
Key Specs
SKU
27057
Genus
Heuchera
Variety
'Wild Rose'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
10 inches
Mature Width
2.5 feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Light Requirements
Part Shade/Full Shade
Features
- Bold ruby-purple foliage with smoky gray veins
- Provides year-round color and winter interest
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Highly resistant to deer damage
- Low-maintenance and resilient plant
- Tolerant of salt exposure
- Compact mounding habit
- Ideal for borders and containers
What customers say
Consumers consistently praise the exceptional quality and striking design of the Heuchera 'Wild Rose'. Reviews frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon arrival, noting its quick establishment and reliable performance even in challenging shade conditions. The deep rose pink foliage is a major draw, exceeding expectations for color vibrancy and providing year round visual interest. Gardeners feel this variety offers superior aesthetic value and dependable growth, making it a standout choice for adding sophisticated color to the landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for its year-round interest. Its ruby-purple foliage remains vibrant even during the winter months, providing consistent color in your garden.
Heuchera 'Wild Rose' prefers part shade to full shade. It is an excellent choice for areas of your garden that do not receive direct, harsh afternoon sun.
This variety is highly deer resistant. While no plant is completely deer-proof, it is a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Its compact mounding habit makes it well-suited for containers, where it can serve as a colorful focal point or a filler for mixed arrangements.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of about 2.5 feet, you should space them at least 2.5 to 3 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Yes, 'Wild Rose' is salt-tolerant, making it a resilient option for coastal landscapes or gardens near treated roads.
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