- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
Big, scalloped evergreen leaves so purple they are almost black hence its name. In May it produces tall 28 inch flower spikes with white bell-like blooms which provide an excellent contrast to the foliage that can reach a height of 8 to 10 inches with an 18 to 22 inch spread. This perennial continues to perform late into the season when most of the others have already finished.
Northern Exposure is low maintenance, easy to care for, requires no deadheading, is drought tolerant and deer resistant. Its low, mounding growth habit makes it a perfect candidate for a perennial border, tree underplanting, walkway planting or in a pot or container. In areas where the temperature falls below freezing for an extended period of time, plants in pots or containers would have to be brought inside away from the severe cold. Winter hardy in zones 3 to 9.
Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells Care
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a rich, well-draining soil where it can receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Will do well in full sun, partial sun and shade. It does best in soil where the pH is neutral or slightly acidic.
Cutting back of spent flower stalks is recommended to encourage reblooming. Removal of dead or tattered leaves in late winter or early spring is suggested to stimulate new growth. Plants grown in containers or pots should be moved inside for the winter to a cold but above freezing area.
Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells Spacing
Northern Exposure should be spaced at a distance of 1 to 2 feet apart and would look amazing planted en masse, in a pot, container or window box, and would be wonderful planted along a walkway or pathway that can be kept snow-free in winter.
Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 22 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 22 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Purple |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: HEUCHERA NORTHERN EXPOSURE `BLACK` |
- SKU:
- 1231011823-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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