Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- Ginger-colored foliage adds color to the shade!
- Changes color from amber to ginger to soft green with age.
- Keeps its appeal from spring to fall.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Zones 4-9, shade/part sun/sun, 10" tall x 18" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: PP33694
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 16-18"
Flower color: Cream
Foliage color: Ginger
Season of Interest: Spring-Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven Winners, rabbit resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
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.
When I first received them they were smaller than I thought they'd be but they've grown in really well. They even have gone into bloom.
Very well packaged and healthy plants. They are perfect for a new bed at my garage foundation.
So pretty! I am obsessed with coral bells! These arrived looking healthy and happy in a well packaged container
These are doing great! I was a little worried because the spot I planted them in gets some afternoon sun, but they are thriving so far.
Too soon to award a top rating, but it seems to be settling in as one would expect so far
I love Coral Bells but soon after I planted these we had a period if extreme heat! They are in direct sun for 2-3 hours a day and I covered them as much as I could during those times. I also monitored the watering to keep the toots cool! Hoping they will all make it! We ste going through another intense period of heat again now! 🤞🏻
Beautiful
your plants, including this one, are healthy, large, and beautiful. you are my go-to plant folks!
Plant was healthy and strong! Looking forward to watching it grow next spring!
Very nice
Ordered two plants to add to a new shade bed on a slope….lovely little plant…. New growth is the lovely toffee color … older leaves more chartreuse but nice plants!
I received dead, dry plants.
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant 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 do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
It never lived
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Like the other colors I ordered, it died. Much of their stock arrived dry and dead.
GGP, please no patronizing reply.
Hello! Thank you for leaving us feedback. We're disappointed to hear that you plants arrived to you in a condition not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of any plants in question 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 do have a 60 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
They are part of a display in three big planters I have across the front of my house. Partial sun and they are flourishing! Arrived in great condition!! Thank you so much for adding beauty to my home!
❤️ Beautiful cora bell. Planted with other types of cora bells and most of them are doing well.
Due to the extreme heat when I planted these and even though I watered them every day many of them didn’t make it. So I can’t really give an honest opinion because of the circumstances surrounding planting in the heat we had.
I’m having a problem keeping them looking nice. They look dried up and many of the leaves had died I have them in a pot with a hosta and a fern. Those two are doing fine but the coral bells or not. I keep them pretty moist I’d let them dry out between waterings, but didn’t look well at
My coral bell plants leafs are getting brown .wonder what the problem is??
Ensure that your Coral Bells are not overwatered or under-watered, as improper watering can lead to brown leaves. Also, check for signs of pests or disease, and consider whether they are planted in the right location with adequate drainage and appropriate light levels.
Will the coral bells thrive in full sun?
It grows best in part sun or shade. Growing them in full sun can sometimes lead to leaf burn, which can stress out your plant!