Heuchera Midnight Rose
Best vibrant foliage for adding dramatic garden contrast.
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' PP18551 offers a striking display with its unique foliage. In spring, the leaves emerge a deep purple, beautifully flecked with hot pink. As the season progresses, these pink flecks expand, creating a vibrant, overall pinkish hue that brightens the entire leaf. This cultivar is a sport of 'Obsidian', adding a unique color variation. While its flowers are insignificant, its foliage provides continuous visual interest, making it an excellent Hosta companion plant. It thrives in zones 4-8 and is well-suited for container planting.
$14.00
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Mature Size
1016
/ inches tall by inches wide
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, long-lasting color and texture in their landscape.
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, resilient plants without constant attention.
- Designers and home gardeners needing a versatile plant for diverse roles.
Who should skip it
- Enthusiasts expecting consistent, year-round vibrant pink foliage color.
- Gardeners with full sun exposure or very dry, sandy soil conditions.
- Gardeners in areas prone to slug and snail infestations.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dramatic color shifts provide constant interest throughout the growing season.
Companion Versatility
Perfectly complements Hosta textures with its distinct, moody foliage palette.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for decorative pots.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the right shaded environment.
Hardiness Range
Reliably survives across a broad spectrum of temperate climate zones.
Growth Rate
Steady development ensures a tidy, non-invasive presence in garden beds.
Key Specs
Mature Size
10 inches tall by 16 inches wide
Hardy to Zones 4-8
Color
Dark Purple with Pink Flecks
Type
Hosta Companion Plant
Product Size
65mm Elle Plug
Light Exposure
Part Shade, Full Shade
Features
- Unique dark purple leaves with hot pink flecks
- Foliage brightens as the season progresses
- Excellent companion plant for Hostas
- Suitable for container gardening
- Hardy in zones 4-8
- Low maintenance plant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Heuchera Midnight Rose for its striking visual appeal and robust health upon arrival. Many highlight its unique dark foliage with vibrant pink splashes, noting how it adds dramatic contrast and beauty to garden spaces. Reviewers frequently express satisfaction with the plant's vigor and its ability to thrive, even in varied conditions. The consistent quality of the plants received and their stunning aesthetic contribution are recurring positive themes, making it a favored choice for adding distinctive color and texture.
Know before you buy
In the spring, the leaves emerge as a deep, dark purple with distinct hot pink flecks. As the season progresses, those pink flecks expand across the leaf surface, giving the plant a lighter, more vibrant pinkish appearance by mid-to-late summer.
Yes, this cultivar is well-suited for container gardening. Its compact size of 10 inches tall and 16 inches wide makes it an excellent choice for decorative pots, provided you use well-draining potting soil.
Midnight Rose thrives in part shade to full shade. It is best to avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the foliage and dull its vibrant color.
Absolutely. It is specifically categorized as a Hosta companion plant because it shares similar light and moisture requirements while providing a contrasting texture and color that complements the broad leaves of Hostas.
A 65mm Elle plug is a young, starter plant grown in a specialized paper sleeve that holds the root ball together. This format is designed for easy transplanting and rapid root establishment once placed in your garden or a larger container.
It is a low-maintenance perennial. Simply remove any dead or damaged leaves in the early spring to tidy up the plant, and ensure it receives consistent moisture during its first season of growth.
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