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Heuchera 'Binoche' - 2L Pot Heuchera 'Binoche'
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Red)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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Description
Heuchera 'Binoche', commonly known as Coral Bells or alum root, is a compact clump-forming perennial grown mainly for its dramatic dark foliage. This distinctive variety produces matt black, palmately lobed leaves that bring bold contrast to borders, patio pots, and shaded planting schemes. RHS describes it as having a neat habit, with dark foliage providing colour across the seasons.
In late spring and summer, Heuchera 'Binoche' sends up delicate panicles of small cream flowers above the rich foliage, adding softness and movement to the planting. The pale blooms stand out beautifully against the near-black leaves, creating an elegant and contemporary look that works especially well in mixed containers and front-of-border displays.
Its neat, mounding habit makes this variety ideal for borders, edging, woodland-style gardens, and container planting. Heucheras are widely valued for their versatility, low-maintenance nature, and long season of foliage interest, and 'Binoche' is especially admired as one of the best dark-leaved forms for shadier spots.
Easy to grow and reliable, Heuchera 'Binoche' thrives in partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and provides excellent year-round structure and colour in the garden. Supplied in a 2L pot, this well-established plant is ready to make an immediate impact.
Striking dark-leaved coral bells
Matt black, lobed foliage
Small cream flowers in late spring and summer
Compact clump-forming habit
Ideal for borders, edging, and containers
Excellent for partial shade
Attractive long-season foliage interest
Easy to grow and low maintenance
Supplied in a 2L pot
Position:
Plant in partial shade, though it can also cope with a range of aspects in sheltered or exposed positions.
Planting:
Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. It suits chalk, loam, and sandy soils with a neutral pH.
Watering & Feeding:
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plants settle in. Feed in spring to support fresh foliage and flowering; this is standard heuchera care guidance.
Pruning:
Remove tired or damaged leaves in spring and deadhead spent flower stems after blooming to keep the plant tidy. This is standard maintenance for heucheras.
Winter Care:
Heuchera 'Binoche' offers strong seasonal foliage presence and can remain attractive through winter. Avoid waterlogged ground in colder months and tidy older leaves in spring if needed.
Q: What colour is the foliage of Heuchera 'Binoche'?
It has very dark matt black foliage, sometimes described as deep purple-black.
Q: When does it flower?
It produces small cream to creamy-white flowers from late spring into summer.
Q: Is it suitable for shade?
Yes, it is particularly well suited to partial shade and is often praised as an excellent dark heuchera for shadier areas.
Q: Can it be grown in containers?
Yes, heucheras are well suited to pots and containers, and 'Binoche' works especially well for contrast planting.
Q: Is it easy to maintain?
Yes, it is a low-maintenance perennial that is easy to grow in the right well-drained conditions.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly