{"product_id":"products-heuchera-blackout-coral-bells-44296","title":"Heuchera 'Blackout' Coral Bells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Blackout' is a compact, evergreen perennial (in warm climates) that grows to a mature height of 8 to 12 inches and spreads 16 inches wide, providing visual interest for three seasons or even year-round. Known for its striking foliage, 'Blackout' forms a dense rosette of near-black, glossy leaves with a subtle wave, held nearly horizontal on dark purple stems. In midsummer, slender 10-inch scapes rise above the foliage, bearing delicate, creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that seem to float, attracting bees, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/butterfly-attracting-flowers\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/design-an-ideal-hummingbird-garden\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e and adding a soft touch to floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/i\u003e hybrid, commonly called coral bells, heuchera, or alumroot, features a low, mounded growth habit with a moderate to vigorous growth rate, especially notable for a dark-foliaged variety. 'Blackout' performs well in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/urban-and-apartment-gardening\"\u003econtainers\u003c\/a\u003e or garden beds and looks especially striking when massed or grouped. It also makes an excellent edging plant along paths or walkways, complementing companion plants like ferns, astilbe, geranium, hakonechloa, and hosta.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCold hardy and virtually carefree, 'Blackout' heuchera thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained, medium moist soil and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-ph-meter-26109\"\u003eslightly acidic to neutral pH\u003c\/a\u003e. Though tolerant of some drought once established, it prefers consistent moisture to keep its foliage lush, particularly in full sun or hot climates where afternoon shade is beneficial. In spring, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/espoma-organic-flower-tone-blossom-booster-35736\"\u003efertilize\u003c\/a\u003e and remove dead leaves, and apply a fall \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/the-gardener-s-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003emulch\u003c\/a\u003e to moderate soil temperatures and prevent winter heaving. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer resistant\u003c\/a\u003e plant is easy to grow and low maintenance, making it a versatile addition to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354530091067,"sku":"44296","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44296_1.jpg?v=1753891906","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-heuchera-blackout-coral-bells-44296","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}