Heuchera 'Black Forest Gateau' (P)

Heuchera 'Black Forest Gateau' (P)

'Black Forest Gateau' features rich, dark chocolate, to near-black foliage with a subtle sheen, creating a striking backdrop in garden beds or containers. In summer, wonderful flower spikes emerge with clusters of intense coral bells. A hardy choice for year-round interest in sunny, or partially shaded areas.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Mound Forming

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

30 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Narrative Description:

'Black Forest Gateau' features rich, dark chocolate, to near-black foliage with a subtle sheen, creating a striking backdrop in garden beds or containers. In summer, wonderful flower spikes emerge with clusters of intense coral bells. A hardy choice for year-round interest in sunny, or partially shaded areas.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade, and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for low maintenance gardens.

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 30 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Red

Foliage Colour:

Black

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Dislikes long periods of intense sunshine, especially in combination with drought. Remove scorched leaves as seen.

Cultural Information

Family:

SAXIFRAGACEAE

Genus:

Heuchera

Cultivar:

Black Forest Gateau

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

22 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:18/26
Qty:7

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.9)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Vine Weevil

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Rust

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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