Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'
Midnight Rose Coral Bells
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 10 in to 14 in
- Width
- 16 in to 20 in
- Flower color
- Creamy white flowers borne on slender airy stems
- Foliage color
- Deep burgundy leaves speckled with bright pink markings and silver sheen
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove faded flower stems and divide clumps every few years as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds, bees and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers
About this plant
Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' produces airy sprays of small, creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, rising above the foliage on slender stems and attracting bees and other pollinators. Rounded, deeply lobed leaves are rich burgundy-purple with bright pink speckling scattered across the surface with a lightly ruffled texture. The vivid markings become more pronounced as new growth emerges, while the foliage remains attractive through much of the year.
Originating through modern hybrid breeding based on species native to North America, this cultivar reflects selection focused on ornamental foliage and year-round appeal. It is well suited to woodland gardens, borders, containers, and mixed plantings, where its distinctive leaves provide texture and colorful contrast.
Works well in
Woodland Gardens · Borders · Containers · Under Trees
Companion plants
Lungwort · Japanese forest grass · Acorus · Foamflowers · Hellebores · Autumn ferns
Design tip
Use repeating drifts of this dramatic foliage to anchor shaded borders and create bold focal points beneath lighter companion plants. Contrast the richly colored leaves with silvery foliage, graceful textures, and evergreen structure for layered plantings that remain eye-catching throughout the seasons.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon Monrovia Display Garden.
