Perennial that has rising interest as new color forms and hardiness make it unbeatable in the
sun, shade, and partial shade gardens (dependent on variety). Heuchera is a genus containing
some fifty-five species of evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials. They are naturally located
in mountainous and woody sites throughout the US. Coral Bells have woody root stocks that
form mounds of heart shaped or lobed leaves, sometimes toothed. The flowers are borne on
loose panicles, are small, tubular, and sometimes petal-less. The main focus of a heuchera is
the exquisite foliage colors.
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Heuchera (Coral Bells) Growing Tips
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- Plant in a well-drained soil that has been enriched with organic matter or already has an
adequate amount of organic matter.
- Before planting make sure the pH of your soil is within a 5.5-7.0 for optimum growth
and flowering.
- Avoid over watering plants in the garden, especially in silt or clay soils. Heucheras
resent wet feet and would prefer to be on the dry side.
- Mulch around plants with wood or like material for soil moisture consistency.
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