Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose'
Alumroot
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Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Description
Wow! Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' is a breeding breakthrough that raises the bar! The burnished black leaves of Heuchera 'Midnight Rose' are dappled with spots of hot pink in the spring. As the summer progresses, the leaves lighten and cream and pink dots adorn the foliage. Definitely a collector's item. Very limited!
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Blooming
Heuchera blooms from April to August, sprays of small flowers apear on branching, wiry stems. The dainty flowers some times attract hummingbirds. Remove the flower stems, when the flowers fade.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Growth
These plants form dense, compact, evergreen clumps. They do well in full or half sun. Requires mulching on a yearly basis. May need replanting after a while.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring. Or, if you're propagating by division, divide the clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall. Use young, vigorous, rooted division. Discard old, woody rootstocks.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Pest
Foliar nematodes. Other problems include powdery mildew, rust, and leaf spots.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Interesting facts
Although plants of this genus are generally not eaten, the leaves can be consumed and have a somewhat sour and tangy flavor. Native Americans made a tonic using Alumroot as a digestive aid.
Alumroot (Heuchera x 'Midnight Rose') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Well drained, humus rich soil. Heuchera grows best in neutral soil.
