A heat-tolerant coral bells with ruffled apricot-amber leaves that turn rich caramel and warm toward autumn. A glowing foliage perennial for shaded beds and containers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 35 cm H × 45 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Caramel Coral Bells
Botanically, Heuchera 'Caramel' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Saxifragaceae family. It reaches around 35 cm tall and 45 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and golden foliage. Cream green and pink flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Caramel Coral Bells
Caramel Coral Bells suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Caramel Coral Bells does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Caramel Coral Bells does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Caramel Coral Bells after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Caramel Coral Bells in the garden
Caramel Coral Bells earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Caramel Coral Bells with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Caramel Coral Bells
Plant Sale lists Caramel Coral Bells as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
