Midnight Rose Coral Bells

Midnight Rose Coral Bells has dark purple-black leaves marked with vivid pink flecks that brighten on new growth and fade toward cream with age. Its compact mound is grown mainly for this changing foliage, with small spring bells as a secondary detail. ## Garden placement Use it as an edging plant, in a container, or near the front of a border. Fine Gardening gives a mature size near 10 inches tall by 16 inches wide and recommends full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Afternoon shade can help protect leaves in hotter climates. ## Identity and season This is the named selection *Heuchera* × ‘Midnight Rose’ (PP18551), distinct from Terra Nova’s newer FOREVER® ‘Midnight’. Its dark leaves and pink spotting provide spring interest, while the foliage stays attractive through the season. [Fine Gardening’s plant guide](https://www.finegardening.com/plant/midnight-rose-heuchera-midnight-rose-coral-bells-heuchera-midnight-rose) describes its appearance and size; [the patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP18551P2/en) records the cultivar name and publication date. ## Maintenance Keep soil moist but well drained. Divide established clumps in fall if crowded, and remove weathered leaves as new growth appears.