Heuchera ‘Dark Secrets’ – A Striking, Low-Maintenance Beauty with Bold Foliage
Heuchera ‘Dark Secrets’ is a stunning perennial that brings rich, dark foliage and a dramatic flair to the garden. Its deep, smoky purple leaves, which shift to near-black tones with the seasons, provide an elegant contrast to lighter plants and vibrant flowers. This low-maintenance variety also produces delicate sprays of small, creamy white flowers in late spring to early summer, adding a touch of airy grace to its bold presence. Ideal for borders, containers, and shaded areas, ‘Dark Secrets’ adds sophistication and year-round interest with minimal care.
Why Grow Heuchera ‘Dark Secrets’?
Bold, Dark Foliage – The deep purple, almost-black leaves create an intense focal point in any garden, offering a dramatic contrast to brighter plants and flowers.
Compact & Neat Growth – Forms a tidy, mounding clump that’s perfect for borders, containers, or as a striking ground cover, without becoming invasive.
Long-Lasting Colour – Its foliage changes with the seasons, with the rich dark hues deepening in cooler weather, providing year-round interest.
Pollinator-Friendly – While its foliage steals the show, the creamy white flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, Heuchera ‘Dark Secrets’ is drought-tolerant once established, resists pests and diseases, and requires little attention.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Thrives in full to partial shade, making it a perfect choice for shady borders, woodland gardens, or containers on patios and balconies.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, moist soil but adapts to most soil types.
Watering: Water regularly when newly planted, but once established, it’s drought-tolerant and needs only occasional watering.
Maintenance:
- Trim off old or damaged leaves to keep the plant looking tidy and fresh.
- Cut back spent flower stalks after bloom for a neater appearance.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Heuchera ‘Dark Secrets’ pairs beautifully with hostas, astilbes, ferns, or hellebores, where its dark foliage provides contrast to lighter, softer plants. It also works well in containers, providing structure and colour next to seasonal flowers. Perfect for adding depth and drama to shaded borders, it’s also great for planting around the base of taller plants to create a striking, layered effect.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.