New Variety of Heuchera: 'Blackout'

[GoggleboxUK]

Tight compact mound of nearly jet black very glossy leaves with rounded lobes. Cream, bell-shaped flowers rise above height given: up to 10"

New variety which is a bit more glossy than Obsidian.

Flower: White in Spring; Fading to cream in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming

Companion planting: Plant with hostas and border phlox which both like the same damp, shady conditions.

Height and spread 30cm

[Bob]

I know it's subjective, but I'm not sure it's any darker than 'Licorice' which I've had in the ground for a few years, or is it a re-naming exercise.?

Taken today:

[GoggleboxUK]

Certainly doesn't look any darker from those pics Bob, most likely the same as Obsidian too but I thought I'd mention it.

I have bought a couple today from ebay so will let you know and post some pics once they arrive.

Yours look great by the way, an excellent contrast to the greenery.

[GoggleboxUK]

Received my Heuchera order today from Preston Bissett Nurseries.

I'm impressed with the Blackout, mainly because I ordered 9cm pots and this is what they sent me:







It is nice and dark leaved but I don't know if it is any darker than the other 2 black Heuchera.

[Mr List]

those three at the front look a bit naff, size wise