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Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395

Scientific Name: Heuchera 'Black Pearl'

Also Known As

  • Heuchera x villosa Primo 'Black Pearl'
  • Primo Black Pearl Coral Bells

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395 plant details

Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with black, burgundy and purple foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen black, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl' easily rivals the classic 'Obsidian'. It forms an incredibly dense mound of shiny, jet-black leaves with scalloped, ruffled edges. Each of the large leaves has a rosy purple underside which you can glimpse due to the intense ruffling. 'Black Pearl' will maintain its intense colour even in full sun. White flowers with pink calyxes appear in mid-summer.

Gardening facts about Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395 plant

How to Grow Heuchera Primo® 'Black Pearl' PP29395

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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