{"product_id":"black-taffeta-coral-bells-heuchera-black-taffeta","title":"Black Taffeta Coral Bells - Heuchera 'Black Taffeta'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Taffeta Coral Bells (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Taffeta') is a mounding perennial grown for its dark, purple-black leaves with a rippled, ruffled edge, forming a clump about 30cm high and 40cm wide. Slender stems lift tiny pale pink bells to 45cm in mid-spring and summer. It is a dramatic dark-leaved heuchera that tolerates more sun than paler kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves move from shiny black to chestnut red through the seasons, and the colour deepens as the plant matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore sun than most heucheras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-leaved heucheras tolerate more sunlight than paler-leaved varieties, so this is the safer pick for a brighter spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is totally frost hardy and, once established, copes with humidity, so it works in cold southern gardens and humid northern ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, airy flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink bells float above the dark foliage on slender stems in mid-spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral bells are not considered toxic to cats or dogs, though any plant can upset a pet that eats a lot of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a drift so the mounds join into a rolling band of dark foliage. Pair it with silver, lime and gold leaves for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and informal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dark, ruffled leaves anchor soft planting such as roses, ferns and perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it beneath shrubs and small trees, or grow it in a patio pot. Pots dry out faster, so water more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Taffeta Coral Bells in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to dappled or part shade. Black-leaved forms cope with more sun than paler heucheras, but they need more water in full sun, and in warmer gardens through summer, to keep the leaves lush. It is totally frost hardy and, once established, humidity tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil. Plant heucheras slightly proud of the soil, so that the centre of the plant sits above soil level and water drains away from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and mulch again each spring. Give it more water in full sun and through summer in warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back any dead or untidy foliage in spring to make room for new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Taffeta Coral Bells as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly), in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to fill a border, the 140mm pots give a fuller clump and the 200mm pots suit a container display from the start. Plants settle in within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/heuchera\"\u003eBrowse our heuchera range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Black Taffeta take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than most heucheras, yes. Black-leaved varieties tolerate stronger light than paler ones, but it needs more water in full sun and in warm summers to keep the leaves lush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy plant it slightly proud of the soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising the crown keeps water from collecting at the centre of the plant. Mulch around it, but keep the crown itself clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leafy mound reaches about 30cm high and 40cm wide, and the flower stems rise to about 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787237065023,"sku":"HEU-HYB-BLACKT-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787237097791,"sku":"HEU-HYB-BLACKT-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787237130559,"sku":"HEU-HYB-BLACKT-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-taffeta-coral-bells-heuchera-black-taffeta.jpg?v=1792153772","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-taffeta-coral-bells-heuchera-black-taffeta","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}