Grow Coral Bells for their stunning foliage colors adding year-round beauty to your garden
Heuchera (Coral Bells) are colorful perennial plants with bell-shaped flowers and attractive foliage, that are perfect for adding a pop of color and texture to gardens.
Heuchera, commonly known as Coral Bells, is a genus native primarily to North America, with a few species found in Asia. Coral Bells are admired for their stunning foliage and delicate flowers, making them popular choices in garden design.
Description: Coral Bells are herbaceous perennials that are usually grown for their attractive, often glossy or iridescent foliage that comes in a range of colors, including shades of green, silver, purple, and copper. They form a low, rounded mound of heart-shaped or palmate leaves.
Growth Habit and Size: Most Coral Bells are compact, typically growing 1 to 2 feet (30-60 cm) tall and wide. However, their size can vary depending on the variety.
Flowers: Slender, wiry flower stems rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer. The small, bell-shaped flowers are typically white, pink, or red and are held in airy clusters.
Hardiness: Depending on the variety, Heucheras can be hardy from USDA Zones 4-9.
Uses: Due to their impressive foliage and compact size, they’re frequently used in borders, rock gardens, containers, or as ground cover.
Pollinators: The small flowers attract a variety of pollinators, especially bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Heuchera is typically resistant to deer and rabbits, though in times of scarcity, they might nibble on the leaves.
Drought Tolerance: Once established, Heuchera has a good tolerance for drought, though it prefers consistently moist soil.
Over recent years, plant breeders have produced a vast array of Heuchera cultivars, with fantastic leaf color, markings, and flower colors, giving gardeners a plethora of choices. Additionally, they’re virtually pest-free and very low maintenance, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners or those looking for easy-care plants.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Genus | Heuchera |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen, Cut Flowers |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Full Shade, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Genus | Heuchera |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Evergreen, Cut Flowers |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Full Shade, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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