Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- Eye-catching silver foliage is iridescent, even in shade!
- Charming pink blooms attract pollinators.
- Proven Winners selection handles heat, humidity, salt, and deer.
- Ideal for container planting.
- Zones 4-9, shade/part sun, 8" tall x 16" wide at maturity.
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EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Patent: PP29207
Common name: Coral bells
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-8" X 14-16"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Silver
Season of interest: Spring to fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accents, alpine and rock gardens, borders, containers, edging, ground cover, massing, small spaces, underplanting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: As a general rule, Heucheras do well in the shade, but some morning sun will bring out more intense coloring. Too much light will cause the leaves to scorch.
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist but not consistently wet to prevent root rot. To reduce the risk of foliar disease, water Heuchera during the early morning so excess moisture can evaporate by evening.
Spacing: 1.5 ft
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is generally unnecessary unless the soil is nutrient depleted. Consider applying compost to provide nutrients and organic matter. Avoid any fertilization in fall and winter.
Winterizing: Winter mulching will prevent the freezing and thawing that can kill plant roots.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back the entire flower stalk after flowering to put the plant's energy into growing more leaves. Divide coral bells every 3-5 years to keep them from dying out in the center.
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.
This beautiful little plant is in its third year in my shade garden. The deer munch on it periodically and have set back its growth several times, but this year the blooms are spectacular. I bought a couple more to add to my shade garden. Almost all of my shade plants have come from Great Garden Plants, and are growing beautifully!
This coral bell is a stunning silver color, with red stems and hot pink flowers. About a year after first planting, it looks great against all the shades of green in my garden, I love the unique pop of something different!
Appeared healthy on arrival but NC heat has caused issues. Only gets 4-5 hours of morning sun
We're sorry you're unsatisfied with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. Typically, these plants love shady spots in the garden, and sometimes too much heat or light can cause the foliage to look like this. All orders are backed by our 60 day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I’m impressed with the size of the plants and how healthy they are that I get from you.
I was hesitant to order plants online but these exceeded my expectations! I placed my order over the weekend and they arrived Tuesday. They’re healthy, the soil was still wet, the color is super interesting, and one of them even already has a flower stalk. Very pleased!
Not a silver plant at all. More like a faded mauve.
Hello! In early spring, the reddish-silver leaves of 'Silver Gumdrop' emerge and quickly turn full silver with distinctive veining. Allow some time for the plant to adjust to its new home because it can take some time to reach the desired silver coloration. If you aren't satisfied, please reach out to our customer service team, and they will happiy assist you. 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. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that time frame, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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It was well worth the money. They came nice and healthy with very good packaging and surprisingly still moist soil. A good quality product. The roots are just fantastic as well as the excellent full foliage. Very satisfied on these plants.
Was so impressed with the fast delivery from this company! The plants came packed so carefully and picture perfect as to the "silvery" color. I followed the good instructions and arranged my 12 coral bell plants around my hydrange. Thanks
I love my Dolce Silver Gumdrop Heucheras. They are such a unique color addition to the purples, reds, greens and blacks already in my yard. The plants were packaged well and they were a good size for a new plant ordered from an online nursery. The leaves, crown and roots are very healthy. In the PNW it's already getting cold and we can get frost and so far they are doing well. I can't wait to see them next Spring and Summer. They are the perfect addition to my yard with all my other Heuchera and Nandina plants.
the plants arrived in good condition and so far are doing good.
Plant arrived quickly and in great condition. I planted this and was able to enjoy it for a few days before a squirrel decided to bite it down. I'm looking forward to the spring, with hopes it will grow back stronger.
Even though my zone has 60high/30low temps when I planted it, its healthy looking and putting on growth! Cant wait to see it in the Spring!
They look terrific. They brighten up my shade garden.
Nice plants great foliage color
Plants arrived right on schedule packaged wonderfully and in great condition! Thank you
This plant arrived healthy and beautifully packaged. I can't wait to plant it. I would buy from this seller again and I did.
Came in wonderful condition and quickly. Thank you.
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!
The plants were perfect for my situation and are thriving
Nice!
Arrived very healthy!
Received plants in healthy condition AND in just a few days after ordering. Live in S.W. TN. and they have gotten a bit of scorching along leaf edges due to high temps though they’re in a heavily shaded area. Love the way they compliment hosta and ferns they’re planted with.
I bought two at different times. One is doing very well with beautiful leaves and nice color. But the second one is much smaller and weaker.
I hope every order would be the same good size and strong.
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 at [email protected] 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! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I have an abundance of shade. The silvery leaves of this Heuchera gave a bit of twinkle in a spot that needed some excitement.
Beautiful healrhy plant 🤍 Arrived in great condition.
These plants are fragile. Alittle too much sun and they wither, too much rain (this year) and their leaves die back. I ended up moving these to a protected area and they are doing much better.
Can you tell me what zone I am in? Midwest, specifically Davenport, Iowa
Hi there! Your zone is determine by your zip code. You can type you zip code into our Zone Finder tool here: