Midnight Rose Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

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Black Leaves Speckled with Hot Pink Spring Color that Evolves Throughout the Season
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-9
Grows 1-2 ft Tall and Wide
Showy White Blooms From Early Spring to Late Spring
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Midnight Rose Coral Bells perform best in partial shade, receiving about 4 hours of morning sun to maintain their deep purple color and pink spotting. While they can handle full shade, the foliage color will be less vibrant and the plant will grow more slowly.
Soil: These plants need rich, organic soil that drains as well as a colander to prevent root rot. If you have heavy clay, mix in a generous amount of compost or peat moss to improve aeration and lift the roots out of standing water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Coral Bells twice a week to help the roots knit into the surrounding soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant, but inconsistent moisture during high heat can cause the leaf edges to crisp and turn brown. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist like a wrung-out sponge for the plushest foliage.

Pruning Tips

Since these perennials bloom on new growth, you should only prune them in early spring just as you see new leaves emerging. Think of it like a spring cleaning where you snip off any tattered or winter-burned leaves from the previous year to make room for fresh growth. This timing ensures you don't accidentally remove the upcoming flower spikes that emerge from the center of the mound.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to fuel the heavy flush of new foliage. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this encourages tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. A light touch is better than overfeeding, as too much fertilizer can lead to weak, leggy stems instead of a tight, attractive mound.

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container Friendly, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Groundcover
Hardiness Zone	3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Sunlight	Full sun, Partial shade
Height	1-2 ft
Width	1-2 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Peaty
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Compact
Plant Life Cycle	Perennial
Blooms In	Spring
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green, Variegated
Fragrant	Yes
Suitable Space	Indoors, Outdoors
Botanical Name	Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Species	hybrid
Cultivar	Midnight Rose
Class	Saxifragales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Midnight Rose Coral Bells, (Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'), has burnished black leaves that are speckled with hot pink in the spring. As the season progresses, the spots turn cream and green and the foliage becomes lighter. The toothy leaves have prominent veins and can remain semi to fully evergreen in mild winters for 3-4 seasons of color!

For additional color, Midnight Rose releases tall shoots of tiny pink flowers during the summer months. These spring blossoms attract beneficial pollinators and butterflies, so you'll be glad you planted a few extras for them! Even Hummingbirds will arrive to sip the nectar! Plus these graceful bell-shaped blooms are lovely in floral bouquets! These graceful flowers last all summer through fall. However, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but for their foliage!

Also known as Alumroot, easy-to-grow Heuchera holds its color throughout the summer heat and humidity, right until frost. If you live in a warmer climate, you might just see your Coral Bells maintain their foliage through the winter too! Heat and cold-hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9 and grow to a spreading mound 10-16 inches in height and 20-24 inches in width.

Planting and Application:

Midnight Rose looks especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive groundcover! The space-saving, spreading color lights up any area! Midnight Rose looks excellent in partly shaded garden borders, under trees, and even mixed into ornamental containers on shady patios. This Heuchera is also a fantastic spiller in container gardening and Balcony gardens too!

The speckled red-black foliage looks fantastic with plants that have red leaves and blooms, with variegated plants, among plants with dark foliage! Create the opposite of a moon garden by filling the landscape with these brilliant yet brooding foliage plants! Midnight Rose adds a bit of flavor to any Rock Garden and perennial garden with its texture, vigor, and vibrant color. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, Midnight Rose will surely become a must-have plant and looks fantastic with other Coral Bells!

Black Leaves Turn Red
Color Changing Speckles on Foliage
Tons of Tiny Pink Flowers on Tall Slender Stems
Pollinators & Lovely Cut Flower Filler
Mounding Spreading Perennial
Containers & Specimen, Great Groundcover En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Midnight Rose performs best in part shade, rich, humusy, medium moisture, and well-drained soil. In cooler climates, Heuchera can grow in full sun. Make sure the soil remains consistently moist or the foliage might decline. These Perennials also thrive in dry shade, once established. Cold and drought tolerant and withstanding heat and humidity, nothing seems to faze this plant. But to keep Midnight Rose looking its best, be sure to water in hot, dry weather, giving the plant about one inch of water per week.

In any situation, add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to hold in moisture and keep the roots cool. Deadhead after the flowers fade and prune down the foliage in the early spring. Then every 3-5 years, divide clumps in the fall to keep the clumps growing vigorously.

Morning Sun, Part Shade or Full Shade
Adaptable to a Variety of Well-Drained Soils & Conditions
Herbaceous Perennial - Semi-Evergreen in Warm Winters
Prune Back in Early Spring
Drought & Juglone Resistant
Easy to Care For & Urban Environment Tolerant
Cold, Drought, Heat & Humidity Tolerant

The dramatic speckles and dark foliage of Midnight Rose Coral Bells add an enticing new layer to your shade gardens! Add this attractive plant to your garden from our experts at Nature Hills!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prune Coral Bells?

Coral Bells do best when pruned in the early spring. Leaving the foliage intact as an extra blanket for winter protection over the crown. In some climates, Coral Bells can be semi-evergreen, so leaving those colorful leaves up all winter adds winter interest!

Do Coral Bells prefer sun or shade?

Coral Bells need partial sun/shade or full shade in warmer climates. They do best in the morning sun to dry the leaves of dew and afternoon shade to provide relief from the hot summer sun.

Do Coral Bells spread?

Coral Bells can spread into tidy mounds about 2-3 feet in width but do not spread by rhizomes or stolons further than where they're planted.

Where do Coral Bells grow best?

Coral Bells love a shaded site in enriched soil that is well-drained. They appreciate regular moisture and a mulched root zone.

Do Coral Bells attract hummingbirds?

Coral Bells are loved by pollinators and hummingbirds! All walks of beneficial pollinators will show up to sip their nectar.

What pairs with Coral Bells?

These shade-loving perennials pair with lacy Astilbe and Ferns, other coarse foliage plants like Hosta, and the lobed foliage of Columbines! Try pairing with Barrenworts and Bergenia too!

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Coral Bells for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Midnight Rose Coral Bells

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'