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Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

Heuchera 'TNHEUNEB'

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Northern Exposure Black Coral Bells (Heuchera 'TNHEUNEB') at Wolf Hill Home & Garden

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells foliage

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells foliage

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Northern Exposure Black Coral Bells (Heuchera 'TNHEUNEB') at Wolf Hill Home & Garden

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Plant Height:  10 inches

Flower Height:  28 inches

Spacing:  20 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade  full shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Coralbells, Alumroot

Brand:  Terra Nova Nurseries

Description:

This showy garden plant produces black leaves with silver overtones and burgundy reverses, on a dense, low mound; very hardy, with great rust resistance and longevity; excellent for borders, mixed beds, woodland gardens, or as an accent

Ornamental Features

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from mid spring to mid fall. Its attractive crinkled round leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning black in color with curious burgundy undersides and tinges of silver the rest of the year.

Landscape Attributes

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity extending to 28 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Foliage Color  Texture  Plant Form  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features