Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Best unique foliage for adding dramatic color to shade gardens.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' coral bells offer a striking display with their shiny, pink-spotted black leaves and a naturally rounded habit. This award-winning perennial is a fantastic choice for adding foliage contrast to containers and garden beds. It thrives in full sun to part shade conditions and prefers well-drained, regular garden soil. With a mature height of about 10 inches and a spread of 16 inches, it's a low-maintenance plant that provides year-round interest.
$24.00
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-13%
Below average
Blooms
June
/ June
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, long-lasting color in their landscape.
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful plants without extensive upkeep.
- Homeowners looking for a plant that fits multiple garden roles.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly full-sun exposure.
- Gardeners seeking completely pest-resistant, hands-off plant options.
- Individuals expecting consistent, vibrant foliage through harsh winter months.
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
High-contrast pink spots create a dramatic visual anchor for any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal attention once established in well-drained garden soil.
Container Versatility
Compact, rounded habit makes it an ideal candidate for decorative pots.
Climate Adaptability
Hardy across a wide range of zones from four through nine.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen foliage ensures the plant remains attractive throughout the winter months.
Drought Tolerance
Resilient enough to handle occasional dry spells without losing its luster.
Key Specs
Blooms
June
Light
full sun to part shade
Soil
well-drained, regular garden soil
Spacing
16 inches
Height at maturity
10 inches
Fertilization
Apply slow-release fertilizer once a year
Zones
4-9
Features
- Striking Pink Spotted Black Leaves
- Award-Winning Cultivar
- Low Maintenance
- Suitable for Containers
- Drought Tolerant
- Evergreen Foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the vibrant, striking foliage of the Heuchera 'Midnight Rose', noting its unique dark leaves with bright pink variegation as a standout feature in garden designs. Many express satisfaction with the plant's robust health upon arrival and its subsequent vigorous growth, indicating a high quality product. Its ability to add dramatic visual interest and thrive in various conditions makes it a favored choice for enhancing outdoor spaces. The plant's distinctive aesthetic and resilience are frequently highlighted, affirming its appeal.
Know before you buy
The foliage is evergreen, but the intensity of the pink spotting can shift with the seasons. You can expect the most vibrant contrast during the spring and early summer months.
These are excellent for containers. Their compact, rounded habit and striking color make them a perfect focal point for pots, provided you use a well-draining potting mix.
It is quite versatile and performs well in anything from full sun to part shade. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade will help protect the leaves from scorching.
Yes, it is very easy to care for once established. Beyond a single annual application of slow-release fertilizer and ensuring the soil remains well-drained, it requires very little intervention.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' is hardy in zones 4 through 9. Its evergreen nature means it will hold its foliage through the winter in most of these zones, though it may look a bit tired by early spring.
Because this variety reaches a spread of about 16 inches at maturity, you should space them 16 inches apart if you want them to grow together into a solid, continuous border.
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