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Heuchera L. 'Dark Secret' PBR EU 26601

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Description

One beautiful day, Mr Darques from France walked with his wife through his designer garden. Heuchera are their passion and they were surprised that day in 2007 by a mysterious seedling. They found a new seedling which was called Dark Secret as the elders were not known. Nature had done her work well and Dark Secret appeared to be a seedling from 3 cultivars: very dark leaves from ‘Obsidian’, serrated leaves from ‘Crimson Curls’, flowers and healthy/strong grow from ‘Frosted Violet’.

How to care for Heuchera Dark Secret:
Dark Secret becomes 25 cm high en 30-40 cm wide. Fits beautifully in the perennial border or in mixed containers and is an evergreen. Dark Secret flowers rich in summer and is very hardy (-25°C). Can stand in full sun, semi-shade or shadow. Dark Secret likes every type of soil and is maintenance friendly.

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Key Points

  1. Strong, dark purple-bronze foliage
  2. Heavily ruffled leaves
  3. Rich flowering
  4. Deer resistant
  5. Year round saleable

Awards

Heuchera Dark Secret winner of:

  • ISU Evaluation 2012
ISU Evaluation 2012

Breeder: Gérard et Josiane Darques-Billet

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