Heuchera Primo 'Wild Rose' is a bold and colorful cultivar prized for its intense purple foliage with dark veins and vigorous growth habit. Its rosy pink flowers add seasonal interest while the vibrant leaves provide year round color.
Height & Spread: 10 - 14 in x 20 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Light Requirements: Part sun to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; thrives with consistent moisture but not soggy soil
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
Bred from North American Heuchera species, this Proven Winners selection combines native hardiness with ornamental foliage appeal for modern landscapes.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Draws Painted Ladies and Red Admirals with its tall pink flowers during peak bloom.
Bees
- Attracts native bumblebees and honeybees that forage from its plentiful summer blooms.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides seasonal nectar and shelter for predatory insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 20 - 24 in apart to allow full leaf expansion and prevent overcrowding in shade gardens.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for shaded borders, mass plantings, or as a bold foliage accent in containers and woodland gardens.
Companion Plants
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss) - Large silvery foliage pairs beautifully with the vivid tones of 'Wild Rose'.
- Hosta 'Patriot' (Hosta) - Crisp white margins and dark green leaves provide striking contrast in shade compositions.
- Tiarella cordifolia 'Sugar and Spice' (Foamflower) - Adds texture and early white blooms that complement Heuchera’s rosy hues.
- Astilbe 'Visions in Red' (False Spirea) - Deep red plumes echo the foliage tones and extend flowering interest into summer.
- Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Variegated Sedge) - Offers fine textured variegated foliage for visual balance and light contrast.