'Caramel' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- Stunning apricot-amber foliage warms up shady spots.
- Easy to care for, great for beginners.
- Perfect for flower beds, borders, or containers.
- Zones 4-9, part sun/shade 10" tall x 10" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 16,560
Common name: Coral bells, alumroot
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (<4 hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-10" X 8-10"
Flower color: Cream
Foliage color: Orange
Season of Interest: Spring-Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rabbit resistant, low flammability, drought tolerant, evergreen, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners, winter interest
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, small spaces, 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: 1.5 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.
While a few thrived, three different types of coral bells from here are dead. I've attached photos. Their refund policy refunds the amount paid minus discount codes and I ordered by plants with a bulk discount, which they will not honor to replace these plants. Therefore, their guarantee doesn't cover the cost of replacing these plants. I think this is a shady practice and will not buy again in the future. I'm building a home on 3 acres and will need all new landscaping, so it's their loss.
I love coral bells and Great Gardens has the best selection all in one place. My pants are thriving, its like they're on steroids X 5.
When it comes to online plant buying, I only buy from Great Gardens. I learned my lesson ages ago about other online sellers...don't throw your cash away...buy from the best, buy from Great Gardens.
Came in great shape. Thank you.
Plants look wonderful. Hope they get more yellowthan the green they are.
Plants were packed well. They are small but good quality. I expect they will transplant well and be gorgeous in the coming years.
Arrived well like a delicate baby plant.well package delivery via FEDEX
The plants arrived in great shape, but the color did not come close to the photo on the website. We wanted a yellow-orange heuchera, and the actual color was a bright green with a very slight yellow tinge.
We're sorry you're disappointed with your foliage color. The foliage color of heuchera can vary depending on the lighting they are grown in. Please contact us with your order number and photos of the plants so we may better assist you. We look forward to helping!
very nice ,nice size too
I got this coral bell recently, trimmed it up and it’s so happy. I’ve ordered a lot of coral bells and only lost one. The first year they are leggy and a little dull but in the spring they come up healthy and vibrant.
My caramel Coral Bells arrived healthy and ready to plant. It’s been over a month and they are doing wonderful. They are growing and enjoying Louisiana! You can’t beat the price of plants at Great Garden. Will purchase again!
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!
Arrived in perfect condition and is now growing quickly.
They were a little puny when I received them and seem to be struggling to recuperate. They’re a lot more leggy than I thought they would be.
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 [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
I am not a person with a green thumb, but took a chance and ordered two Coral Bells ( Caramel ) on line ( because it was so easy ). The plants arrived very quickly and in healthy condition. Had to plant them in very hot & humid weather, but the plants have survived and prospered. Very happy with purchase!
Deer ate it all. Waste of money. Not deer resistant.
We're sorry that the deer enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to deer damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
This plant is doing great and so far it’s pretty vibrant. It’s not mature enough yet but I’m hoping next year it will fill in nicely.
Plants arrived earlier than expected and are in great shape.
Couldn’t ask for nicer looking plants that were securely packaged and had muscular roots. I’ll be back!
Very healthy pretty plant
Quick delivery and the plant is in great shape although it is not caramel colored it is green
My plants came in great condition and very fast. Great Garden is a wonderful place and I would highly recommend it.
Plants all look great, and the BOGO, was a great deal!!
Came a bit wilted and are not doing well. They remain limp amd wilted. Definitely not thriving at all. Hope they make it. They look nothing like the pictures
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
My Caramel Coral Bell is thriving and beautiful.
Never received
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This was my first time ordering a plant online, but I was unable to find what I wanted locally. My order was shipped quickly and arrived well packaged. The plant was healthy and instructions were clear as to how to proceed. The plant is now a great addition to my landscape.
Good contrast plant for carex and hostas and other darker shades of coral bells-heuchera. The plant I received was very small for the price so check back with me in three years.
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 [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Arrived in timely manner and well packaged. Seems to be thriving.