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Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Perennial

147 total reviews

  • Stunning rich purple foliage adds unique color to shade gardens.
  • Large ruffled leaves keep their color all summer.
  • Great choice for container plantings.
  • Native, deer-resistant, & low-maintenance.
  • Zones 4-9, shade/part sun, 14" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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    Size: One Quart
    Regular price $26.00
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    Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
    Shipped to Your Door
    Arrives as a Young Plant
    60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
    Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
    Shipped to Your Door
    Arrives as a Young Plant
    60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
    Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
    Shipped to Your Door
    Arrives as a Young Plant
    60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
    Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
    Shipped to Your Door
    Arrives as a Young Plant
    60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee

    Description

    Bring your garden to life with the rich purple foliage of 'Wildberry' heuchera. Perfectly scalloped leaves boast a true purple hue that adds long-lasting color and texture to your garden. This bold heuchera grows tidy all season long, and it's perfect for both flower beds and containers. While its beloved for its foliage, summer brings delicate pink stalks studded with creamy white flowers that pollinators can’t resist. Incredibly tolerant of heat and humidity, this heuchera is tough and easy to care for. Coral bells are notorious shade-loving plants, but most can still thrive in part sun and full sun environments. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert gardener, 'Wildberry' would make a welcome and effortless addition to your shady garden.

    Details

    Botanical name: Heuchera x 'Wildberry'
    Patent #: USPP 31,222
    Common name: Coral bells, Alum root, heuchera
    Zone: 4-9
    Sun exposure: Shade (<4 hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), Sun (6+ hours sun)
    Height x width: 10-14" X 16-20"
    Flower color: Pink
    Foliage color: Rich purple
    Season of Interest: Spring-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: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, small spaces, under planting, woodland

    How to Grow

    Soil: Coral bells like well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter.
    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.

    6 Reasons Coral Bells Belong In Your Garden

    Whether you’re adding a pop of color to an outdoor patio, or creating depth and delight in a cottage garden, coral bells allow you to easily customize your landscape.

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    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:

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    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:

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    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.

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    • 5 stars: 94 (64%)
    • 4 stars: 11 (7%)
    • 3 stars: 6 (4%)
    • 2 stars: 14 (10%)
    • 1 star: 22 (15%)
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    A.T. (Nevada)
    Dead

    Item arrived with crunchy leaves. Very Dissapointed!

    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 [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    S.M. (Missouri)
    Beautiful

    I am so excited for these. Already a beautiful purple. Packed well although some lost a lot of soil and a few leaves are crispy. I am sure they will perk right up now that they are unpacked, watered and resting. These arrived as part of a 14 plant order and overall I am very impressed with this company.

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    M.K. (South Carolina)
    Vivid Color

    They arrived very tiny with only one or two leaves, but omg have they grown. They do scorch a bit in the sun, but, when positioned correctly I would 100% order again

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    K.M.
    Wild about my Wildberries

    1. Thank you for providing clearly labeled descriptions and, therefore, leaving no doubt what size plants we are ordering. It’s nice to also see what they will eventually look like.
    2. I am fortunate to have plants I couldn’t buy locally arrive on my front porch within a few days of hitting that purchase button.
    3. I continue to be amazed that I can order live plants and companies are willing to risk their reputation sending the carefully wrapped pots in a carefully packed box out into the unknown world of super fast shipping.

    Completely thrilled with my order and excited to watch my little plants to grow to look like the pictures of fully mature plants. Thank you for not making me drive 10 hours to come pick them up! I would have certainly spent a lot more in gas than the little extra I paid on these plants to have someone do my shopping and pack my order for me. I will definitely be buying from you again.

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    S.C. (Texas)
    I can’t believe!!!

    I can’t believe I paid $17. for a couple of leaves.
    I’m very disappointed I will never buy from this company again.

    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.

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    S.B. (Tennessee)
    Very disappointed.

    Both wild berries had dumped out of their pots during shipping. I gave the larger, better planted one to a friend.

    This is what I got.

    The one on the right is one I bought here 3 years ago. I’m replacing one of the originals that died last year.

    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 [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    P.S. (Georgia)
    Dead

    This plant did not thrive when it was delivered. I contacted Great Gardens, they said give it some time, it’s dead!!!

    We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! 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. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    A.A. (Louisiana)
    Not too good.

    This is not a quart-sized plant. This is a 3-4” plant in a quart size pot. So don’t be expecting a beautiful full heuchera like you’d buy at your local home improvement store. Mine has about 6 leaves and every one of them is damaged. Not happy.

    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 [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    K.R. (New Jersey)
    Sad little plants

    I'm usually very happy with my orders from Great Garden Plants, but the two coral bells I ordered are ridiculously small. I contacted customer service and was told that they look healthy. Very disappointed.

    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! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    T.E. (California)
    Sad shape

    I bought three of these coral bells, but sadly, they were overheated during transport, and I don’t know if one of the three will even survive. It has lost most of its leaves, and the other two are struggling.

    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 [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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    V.E. (Virginia)
    Great plants

    These are great plants that take a while to settle in. First picture the front two I purchase last year the one in back earlier this year. All of them seem to be touching though for a while but then really thrived second picture was from last week.

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    A.M.D. (Florida)

    I have ordered 2 of these among other plants and was doing well until it wasn't. followed all the instructions. Tried everything to save it.... now its all gone.

    Hello! We're sorry to hear you've had some trouble with your new plants. 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 timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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    N.S. (Florida)
    Struggling a little.

    All plants I received were well packaged but this one in particular got seriously damaged on the trip home. I watered it and cut the damaged leaves and some new leaves are starting to appear. I have hope that it will pull through and thrive. I might post pics of its progress if I remember to do so.

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    L.B. (Wisconsin)
    Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells

    Although these plants arrive young and small. They are a great addition to the garden. Looking healthy 5 weeks after they’ve been planted. Looking forward for each to spread and bloom.

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    C.L. (Indiana)
    Wild berry choral bells

    Its doing just fine. Cant wait for it to get bigger for the contrast against the yellow lime choral bells.

    S
    S.A. (Virginia)
    Coral bells Wildberry

    I love these Coral Bells. Each is in a large pot with some mini violet star petunias( blue and white) I'd love to add a pic of one , it looks nice

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    A.B. (Ohio)
    We Love Our Heucheras (Coral Bells)

    We received the Wildberry Coral Bells in the Spring of 2022. They are loving the area their planted in. They receive morning sun and plenty of shade the remainder of the day. I found that through trail and errors on my part . That I needed to incorporate 2 cups of peat moss and add 3 tbsp of Espoma Bio Starter to the hole that is twice as wide and just deep enough to plant the shurb with the crown at soil level. I also mulch up to the plant but not at the base of the crown. I water them 2 times a week at about 1/2" each time around 8 am here in Eastern Central Ohio, that is unless we receive an 1'' or more of rain.. The most amazing thing was when the Temps reached 95 degrees last week, They never wilted or had an issue with the 104 heat index. I offer them that much water because they have to compete with a number of other perennial plants such as our Ivory Halo Red Twig Dogoods and Stella De Oro Daylilies amoung other flowers. In 6 areas of our garden we have 4 different varieties. I only wish I could share all of them!

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    M.W. (Utah)
    THIS IS A TWO STAR REVIEW

    On the Primo Peachberry Ice Coral Bells I tried to leave a one star review and it was changed to a five star review. I tried to change it, but was unsuccessful. So this is a two star review. Of twenty one stalks only three were undamaged on one plant. The leaves are big but partially dead or the stalks were broken. However, I do have hope!

    Hello! Thank you for leaving us feedback. We're sorry that you're having trouble leaving a review and we're sorry to hear that you're unsatisfied with your plants. We do offer a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants! If you received plants that were damaged during shipping or dying, please send photos to [email protected] and our customer service team will be happy to assist you. Happy Gardening!