Coral Bells
| When to Plant: | |
| Spring |
| Blooms: | |
| Summer |
| Light Requirements: | |
| Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | ||
| Varies by type. Ranges from 12-36". | ||
| Hardiness Zones: | |
| Grow as Perennial in zones 4-9. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
| Planting Depth: | |
| 1.5-2" |
| Plant Spacing: | |
| Varies by type. Ranges from 12-24". |
| Plant Type: | |
| Bare Root |
Heuchera, which is also commonly known as Coral Bells, are native to North America.
Like hosta and caladiums, they are more often grown for their foliage than their blooms. This evergreen perennial comes in traditional green-leaved varieties and in bold newer variegations.
Heuchera can be planted in containers, borders and garden beds.
Plant Heuchera in the spring after all danger of frost has passed in a full sun to partially shaded area.
Soil Preparation: The ideal soil is porous and drains well and yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy clay and drains slowly or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic soil amendments (peat moss and ground bark). Spread a 3-4" layer of soil amendment, add fertilizer and incorporate together into the soil to a depth of 10".
Planting: Dig a hole. Place root in hole so that the top of the plant sits 1-2" below the surface. Watering: Water thoroughly at planting. White actively growing, water frequently and thoroughly so that water will reach the roots.
Mulching: Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilizing: Apply fertilizer before and after flowering.
Cut back the entire flower stalk after blooming to put the plant's energy into growing more leaves.
Heuchera likes a neutral to slightly acidic soil pH, somewhere between 6.0 and 7.0.
Good drainage is a must, especially in shaded areas. Sitting in the damp soil will cause the crown to rot.
