Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- Over 3+ months of color from this Proven Winners heuchera!
- Frosted silver green leaves are paired with airy pink blooms in summer.
- Makes a stunning mass planting or a great addition to containers.
- Native perennial that is deer & rabbit-resistant.
- Zones 4-9, shade/part sun/sun, 10" tall x 30" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 31,281
Common name: Coral bells, Alum root
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Shade (<4 hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) Sun (6+hours sun)
Height x width: 8-10" x 26-30"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Silver green
Season of Interest: Spring-Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, native, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, ornamental, small spaces, specimen, under planting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: As a general rule, they do well in shade, but for the brightly colored varieties, some morning sun ensures best color development. The color can wash out in full sun, and too much heat and light can cause the leaves to scorch.
Water: Average. It's better to err on the side of caution and keep heuchera on the dry, rather than the wet, side. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not consistently wet to prevent root rot.
Spacing: 3 ft
Fertilizing: Spread a layer of compost or rotted manure in early spring. Mulch is a good idea, but keep it from mounding on the crown (center) of the plant. Heuchera does not require fertilization during the fall or winter months.
Winterizing: Winter mulching will prevent the freezing and thawing that can heave plants roots. Heucheras are somewhat evergreen and should be left in place for winter. The old foliage typically lies flat and gets covered by the new growth, after which it slowly dies away, but you may remove it in early spring if you wish.
Maintenance & Pruning: Cut back the entire flower stalk after flowering to put the plant's energy into growing more leaves.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Planted last August 2023 & already blooming in April 2024, so pretty! They looked a little rough when I received them in the mail last year but all came back vigorously! I’m become obsessed with coral bells!
The little gal came with her roots disturbed! I’ve given her extra attention and care. Hopefully she will be fine!
Hello! It sounds like you're having some trouble with your plant, and our customer service team would love to help. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Thank you for your feedback, happy gardening!
It’s a joy to look outside my kitchen window to see 3 of these growing so well. Thank you!!!!
Took to our soil very well (5a). The mint colored leaves is a great contrast with our other coral bells and hydrangeas. Looking forward to the flower blooms.
Can’t go wrong providing you have environment that these plants love.
I received 3 of these and planted them 6 months ago in October. They are absolutely beautiful and thriving and three times the size. I would definitely order more.
Hi Nanci, Thank you for sharing a photo of your Coral Bells with us. They look fantastic! We're glad to hear that you're loving your new plants. Happy Gardening!
I ordered six of these and eight of the stained glass hostas. Plants were packaged well and arrived quickly. Bigger than expected also! Very happy with them!
Hi Tammy, Thank you for taking the time to share with us some photos of your plants. They look fantastic! We hope that you love them even more once you get them planted in your garden.
I live in northwest Florida. Ordered 9 of these coral bells. Came in great condition. Well packaged. All 9 had great root systems. You will not be disappointed
Thank you for not only taking the time to leave your review but share pictures as well! We're so happy to hear your plants arrived safely to you, that's our goal. We can't wait to see what they look like in your garden, feel free to share more pictures with us as your garden continues to grow!
Bud sprays are now flowering in this early autumn.
Arrived looking healthy. Packaged well.
So glad I bought these! They arrived in excellent condition with great root systems - much better than past purchases from other sellers. Packaging and handling are commendable, and they arrived FAST. Thank you for the quality and service! A+++
Are in the ground and getting acclimated. We love our (many) plants from Great Gardens.
Bought a quart size plant but it was actually a nursery plug in a quart size plant. The root ball was the size of a pinky finger. Package arrived with loose soil spilled all over the box which exposed the miniscule root ball. It will still grow but will remain tiny this entire summer as it was not really a retail size plant.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to us to start the claims process if necessary.
Dry and burnt leaves
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
One of my 2 were replaced by yall. It died before the winter. The other one is healthy looking and growing. I can’t wait for it to bloom.
I ordered a total of 7 of these plants between two orders. Two plants still look reasonably healthy. The others do not seem to have survived.
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants were small but healthy. Always hard for me to envision what the plant will look like when delivered. Looking forward to next spring/summer!
I’m having a very hard time controlling where this spreads. It’s trying to make my garden its garden.
I got five of these to brighten up an area of my garden which gets strong morning light, part-sun in early afternoon, and full shade by late afternoon. Two were fried into oblivion within weeks, and the other three clung to life for the rest of the summer, but suffered severe leaf burn. I plan to transplant any survivors this spring to a full shade location and cross my fingers. The plant description says these can take some sun (the description says up to full sun!), but my experience does not support that at all. Plant with caution.
Hello! We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants. All of our orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, but outside of that timeframe, we cannot be responsible for the care of your plants. If you’d like to talk to our customer service team, you can reach them at [email protected]. In the product's 'How To Grow' section, it is noted: 'As a general rule, they do well in shade, but for the brightly colored varieties, some morning sun ensures best color development. The color can wash out in full sun, and too much heat and light can cause the leaves to scorch.' Hope this helps!
I ordered these coral bells and one of them arrived in not a great shape. One week after planting, it was clear that this one plant was not going to survive. I sent customer service a picture and they shipped a replacement within a couple of days. The new plant has been doing great, as have the other ones in the original shipment. Can't ask for a better experience in purchasing plants online.
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
Item is exactly as shown and described. Thank you!
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We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!