Black Forest Cake Coral Bells
Introduce vibrant color and texture to your garden with the 'Black Forest Cake' Coral Bells. This perennial plant boasts striking, deep purple to nearly black, scalloped foliage that offers year-round visual appeal. Delicate red, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Perfectly suited for shady borders, woodland gardens, or containers, these compact plants thrive in part to full shade. They perform best with morning sun and well-drained soil, providing a spectacular foliage contrast that elevates any landscape.
$17.71
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2589
/ 3268
#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-36%
Below average
Mature Height
612
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Dramatic Dark Foliage
- Excellent Shade Performance
- Low Maintenance and Hardy
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Root Rot
- Foliage Sunburn Risk
- Requires Periodic Division
Key Specs
Mature Height
6-12 inches tall
Mature Spread
12 inches wide
Growing Zones
Zone 4-9
Soil Type
Loamy Soil
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Planting Time
Spring / Summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Features
- Striking deep purple, nearly black foliage
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Long-lasting red bell-shaped blooms
- Thrives in shade conditions
- Compact size for borders and containers
- Suitable for groundcover
- Evergreen foliage potential
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Black Forest Cake' Coral Bells for its dramatic aesthetic. The striking, deep purple to near black foliage offers excellent contrast in shaded garden areas. Reviewers frequently report receiving exceptionally healthy, well rooted stock, leading to high planting success rates. This Heuchera variety is commended for its reliable hardiness across various zones. While some initial plants were smaller than expected, the consensus is that this perennial is a high value investment. Gardeners seeking rich, reliable color and texture for their landscape design find this variety highly satisfying.
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