Perennials > Heuchera > Heuchera 'Blackberry Ice'
Heuchera
'Blackberry Ice'
Dolce® Blackberry Ice Coral Bells
Origin: Proven Winners® perennial, a H. villosa hybrid.
| Family |
| Saxifragaceae |
| Genus |
| Heuchera |
| Cultivar |
| 'Blackberry Ice' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Registered Name |
| Dolce® |
| Patent Number |
| USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 6a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - (-10) |
| Height |
| 25 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 45 - 55 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A vigorous plant with beautiful purple foliage that is notably heat and humidity tolerant. |
| Landscape |
| Perennial plantings in gardens and borders or as a container plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to partial shade in normal soil. Applying regular fertilizer will help performance and it is recommended to remove the flower stems after bloom to maintain a tidy appearance. Deadheading will not extend the bloom time. 'Blackberry Ice' is an especially heat and humidity tolerant cultivar. |
| Shape |
| A full, rounded clump. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves emerge a beautiful purple with black veining, maturing to develop a soft pewter overlay. |
| Flower Description |
| White flowers emerge in clusters on reddish-purple scapes. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate in autumn by division. |
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