Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heuchera sanguinea Black Forest Cake Coral Bells, Alumroot,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Dense
Description:
Heuchera Black Forest Cake has masses of beautiful spikes of cherry red bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. It's attractive crinkled lobed leaves emerge burgundy in spring. turning dark brown in colour with showy black variegation and tinges of grey the rest of the year. Grows approx. 15-30cm H x 15-30cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Saxifragaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy, Purple, Variegated
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate