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Dolce® Blackcurrant Coral Bells
Heuchera hybrid

  • Exposure
    • Sun or Shade
  • Season
    • Fall
  • Mature Size
    • 8 - 16 Inches
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Dolce® Blackcurrant - Coral Bells - Heuchera hybrid
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Dolce® Blackcurrant Coral Bells Heuchera hybrid
Sun or Shade 8 - 16

Better Homes and Gardens listed Dolce Blackcurrant as one of 22 of the Hottest New Perennials for 2008.

Features

Bold purple leaves with silver accents adds a striking accent to beds or pots.
They begin blooming in early spring. Deadheading won't keep them blooming longer. However, removing the flower stems once the plant has finished blooming will keep them looking tidier.

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Fall Interest
Deadheading Not Necessary
Drought Tolerant
Attracts: 
Birds
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer
Native to North America

Characteristics

Height Category: 
Medium
Garden Height: 
8 - 16 Inches
Spacing Maximum: 
20 Inches
Spread Maximum: 
0 Inches
Foliage Colors: 
Purple
Foliage Shade: 
Black/Purple
Habit: 
Mounded
Container Role: 
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
Sun or Shade
Bloom Time: 
Spring
Hardiness Zones: 
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Uses: 
Container
Uses: 
Cut Flower
Uses: 
Landscape
Uses Notes: 

Use in combinations, planters, and landscapes.

Duration: 
Perennial
Water Category: 
Average
Maintenance Category: 
Easy
Maintenance Notes: 

They begin blooming in early spring. Deadheading won't keep them blooming longer. However, removing the flower stems once the plant has finished blooming will keep them looking tidier. Plants can be divided in spring or fall for personal use.

An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.

Heuchera are generally low maintenance plants.  However, because they are semi-evergreen you may notice brown foliage on your plants in the spring.  While you can trim them back as necessary, we suggest that you wait and allow the new growth to emerge in the spring and then after the new foliage has fully expanded, check to see if any of the brown or damaged foliage can be seen.  Remove the visible foliage as necessary.  This minimizes the amount of work you have to do, while keeping the plants tidy.

Heuchera require well-drained soil to be happy long term.

Patent Information: 
Dolce® Blackcurrant Heuchera hybrid 'PWHeu0109' PP: 19574 Can. PP: 3774
Plant Fun Statement: 
I PITY those poor little annuals.
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