LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE: Moderate growing; foliage reaches 10 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide.
| Description | Rich, bronze-black foliage with green undertones and contrasting deep wine-colored undersides forms a tight, dense mound. Showy sprays of small, delicate pink flowers on dark, upright stems appear in spring. This heat-tolerant villosa hybrid will last longer into summer’s heat than other varieties. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Painted Fern (Athyrium) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers more shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
| History | The Carnival series of H. villosa hybrids are noted for their excellent heat tolerance and an exceptional array of colorful foliage. |



