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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Caramel Coral Bells is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Caramel Coral Bells with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Caramel Coral Bells
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