Heuchera Black Forest Cake

Common Name:
Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

Description:
Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake' is a striking, evergreen perennial known for its deep burgundy-black foliage and vibrant red flower spikes. Its ruffled leaves create a bold contrast in garden beds, borders, and pots, while the delicate, airy flowers bloom from late spring through summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil and prefers part shade, though it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates. It is drought-tolerant once established and can handle light frosts, making it well-suited to Melbourne gardens. Low-maintenance and long-lasting, Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake' is perfect for adding texture and colour to shaded areas.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30cm – 40cm
• Width: 40cm – 50cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Bright Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Colourful Foliage
• Low Maintenance
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Hosta
• Ferns
• Tiarella (Foam Flower)
• Astilbe
• Brunnera