Heuchera ‘Midnight Ruffles’ (Coral Bells)

A real showstopper, Heuchera ‘Midnight Ruffles’ (Coral Bells) is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial sporting large, heavily ruffled, shiny red-brown to almost black leaves with purple undersides. In late spring to early summer, masses of small, bell-shaped, red flowers bloom on slender stems rising up to 22 in. (55 cm) above the foliage. Midnight Ruffles is a Heuchera villosa hybrid. Native to the southeastern United States, Heuchera villosa is noted for its tolerance to high heat and humidity over the other species. This showy heuchera combines extremely well with a wide range of colors and helps create wonderful plant combinations in gardens or pots. A sturdy performer that is not only easy to grow, but also requires little maintenance. Wonderful as an accent, in containers or in mixed borders.

• Forms a basal mound up to 13 in. tall (32 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
• Performs best in full sun, part shade, or full shade in rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils. If grown in full sun, make sure the soil remains consistently moist or the foliage might decline. Thrives in dry shade, once established. Salt tolerant.
• It is attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and is often ignored by deer.
• A spectacular addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, and woodland gardens and is ideal as a groundcover, edger along paths, or in containers. Fabulous when planted in groups!
• No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for vine weevil and heuchera rust.
• Propagate by division in autumn. Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.
• Remove stems of faded flowers to promote additional bloom. Apply winter mulch after the ground freezes to help prevent root heaving.