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Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera
Heuchera x 'Wildberry'
Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera is one of those foliage plants that makes a shade bed look designed instead of simply planted. The glossy purple leaves are bold enough to stand on their own, but they also make chartreuse, silver, white, and green companions look even better. I like it in containers, along shaded walkways, and in mixed borders where the color can be repeated in small drifts. Give it good drainage and clean it up in spring, and it will do a lot of work for very little maintenance.
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Glossy Purple Coral Bells for Shade, Containers, and Bold Foliage Color
Rich Purple Foliage with a Polished Look.
Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera is a standout coral bells grown for large, scalloped, glossy purple leaves with deep charcoal veining. The rich foliage color creates an instant focal point in shade gardens, mixed borders, foundation beds, and containers. Use it when you want season-long color that does not depend on a short bloom period.
A Compact Mound for Borders and Containers.
This heuchera forms a tidy, rounded mound that works beautifully as an edging plant, container filler, border accent, or mass planting. Its compact size makes it easy to tuck between hostas, ferns, hellebores, carex, astilbe, brunnera, and other shade perennials. In patio planters, the glossy purple leaves add contrast against chartreuse, silver, pink, white, and green companion plants.
White Flowers on Dark Stems.
In midsummer, Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera produces dark flower stems topped with rosy pink calyxes and white flowers. The flowers rise well above the foliage and may attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. While the foliage is the main attraction, the flower display adds airy movement and pollinator value during the growing season.
Cold Hardy, Easy, and Colorful.
Dolce® Wildberry is a cold-hardy perennial for gardeners who want high-impact foliage with relatively low maintenance. It performs best in humus-rich, well-drained soil and can grow in part shade to full shade, with sun tolerance depending on climate and soil moisture. In hotter areas, afternoon shade helps protect the foliage and keep the plant looking fresh.
Great for Shade Design and Seasonal Interest.
Use Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera in shade borders, woodland gardens, containers, foundation plantings, edging, and mass plantings. Its bold purple leaves create color contrast through the growing season and may remain semi-evergreen to evergreen in milder climates. Trim away tattered foliage in early spring to reveal fresh new growth and keep the plant looking clean.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-9 |
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| Mature Height: | 10 to 14 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 16 to 20 Inches |
| Sunlight: | Sun or shade; best in part shade or filtered shade in hot climates |
| Soil | Humus-rich, average to fertile, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil |
| Water Requirements: | Average moisture; keep evenly moist during establishment |
| Bloom Time / Color | Midsummer; white flowers with rosy pink calyxes on dark stems |
| Foliage: | Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates; Large, scalloped, glossy purple leaves with charcoal veining |
| Ornamental Features | Glossy purple foliage, dark veins, mounded habit, white flowers, winter interest |
| Wildlife Value | Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds |
| Resistance | Salt tolerant; generally low maintenance; deer resistance may vary by site |
| Landscape Uses | Shade borders, containers, edging, mass plantings, foundation beds, woodland gardens, specimen accents, mixed perennial beds |
How to Care for Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera
Before you purchase your Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera, be sure to read the care instructions to keep your plant happy and healthy for years to come!
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How should I plant Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera?
Plant Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera in part shade, filtered shade, or morning sun with humus-rich, well-drained soil. In cooler climates, it may tolerate more sun if soil moisture is consistent. In hotter climates, afternoon shade helps protect the glossy purple foliage from stress. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper than the container. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, and water thoroughly. Add a light mulch layer to conserve moisture, but keep mulch pulled back from the crown to reduce the risk of rot.
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How often should I water Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera after planting?
Water Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera deeply after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the roots establish. Check moisture regularly during the first growing season, especially in containers, sunny exposures, or hot weather. Once established, it has average water needs and performs best with consistent moisture and good drainage. Avoid letting the plant dry out severely, and avoid soggy soil. Moist, well-drained conditions help keep the foliage full, glossy, and richly colored.
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When should I fertilize Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera?
Fertilize Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera lightly in spring as new growth begins. A thin layer of compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer is usually enough for strong foliage and seasonal flowering. Avoid heavy fertilizer applications. Too much feeding can encourage soft growth and reduce durability. Organic matter, steady moisture, and good drainage are more important than aggressive fertilizing.
When and how should I prune Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera?
Trim away tattered, winter-damaged, or tired foliage in early spring before new growth fills in. This helps the fresh purple leaves show cleanly and keeps the plant looking polished. Remove spent flower stems after bloom if you prefer a tidier look. Dolce® Wildberry Heuchera does not need heavy pruning, but older clumps can be divided every few years if they become woody, thin, or less vigorous.
