Botanical profile
Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'
Latin name
Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'
Common name
Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'
Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
A heuchera that adds a punch to your garden with a strong contrast between the dark chocolate foliage and the cherry-red flower bells above the foliage. Modest in size, this perennial is not lacking in character and will win you over.
Pets
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Width
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
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