Heuchera Primo Black Pearl PPAF Coral Bells is a stunning perennial grown in zones 4-9. It's nature is compact and mounding, with dark purple-black foliage. Size is 8-10 inches tall and 14-16 inches wide.
Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl'
Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl' is a popular variety of coral bells that is known for its dark, glossy foliage. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been released in 2012, but it has quickly become a popular choice for gardeners due to its unique appearance and ease of care.
Primo 'Black Pearl' has mounded growth habit and reaches heights of 8-10 inches. The leaves are large and deeply ruffled, with a deep black color that is almost metallic in appearance. The undersides of the leaves are a deep burgundy color. The flowers are small and white, and they appear in midsummer on tall stalks.
Primo 'Black Pearl' is a very low-maintenance plant. It is tolerant of sun and shade, but it prefers partial shade. It is also drought-tolerant once established. To care for Primo 'Black Pearl', simply water it regularly and fertilize it in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Primo 'Black Pearl' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It is a good choice for mass plantings, borders, and specimen plantings. It is also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Here are some additional tips for growing and caring for Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl':
- Plant Primo 'Black Pearl' in well-drained soil.
- Space Primo 'Black Pearl' plants 18-20 inches apart.
- Water Primo 'Black Pearl' regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize Primo 'Black Pearl' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around Primo 'Black Pearl' plants with pine bark, oak leaves, or other organic materials to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Remove any spent blooms to encourage rebloom.
- Prune Primo 'Black Pearl' in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased leaves.
With proper care, Heuchera Primo 'Black Pearl' will thrive for many years to come and add a touch of drama to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.