Description

Add a touch of dramatic elegance to your South London garden with Heuchera Black Beauty. With its deep, dark purple-black foliage that almost appears black in certain light, this perennial is the perfect plant for creating striking contrasts in borders, containers, or mixed planting schemes. Ideal for adding rich texture and colour to shaded areas, it pairs beautifully with other plants like hostas, ferns, or light-coloured flowers such as white astilbes or pale pink roses. A low-maintenance, evergreen beauty, Heuchera Black Beauty thrives in both urban and coastal gardens, making it a versatile choice for South London gardeners.

Plants supplied in a 2LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 30-45cm


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  Mature Spread: 30-45cm


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  Flower Colour: Pale yellow-green (small and inconspicuous)


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer


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  Foliage: Evergreen, dark purple to almost black leaves


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Moderate-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds

Perfect For:

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  Shaded or partially shaded garden areas


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  Urban and coastal gardens


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  Mixed planting schemes with contrasting foliage


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  Low-maintenance, evergreen ground cover

How to Grow:

Plant in well-draining soil in a partly shaded or full-sun spot, and water regularly, especially during dry spells. Heuchera Black Beauty thrives with minimal attention but benefits from a light trim in early spring to encourage fresh growth. Enjoy this stunning plant’s rich colour and texture throughout the seasons.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.