Grown for mounds of ruffled foliage in caramel, burgundy, lime and silver that hold colour all year. Slender wands of tiny bell flowers rise above in spring.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 40 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 Coral Bells
Botanically, Heuchera hybrid is a moderate-growing perennial in the Saxifragaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen, purple-toned and silver-grey foliage. White, pink and red flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Coral Bells
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. It also is deer-resistant and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Coral Bells provided drainage is reasonable. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
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 Coral Bells after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Coral Bells in the garden
Coral Bells earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. 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 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 Coral Bells
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