Forever® Red Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- Fiery red foliage never fades!
- Ruffled leaves add exciting texture to the garden.
- Compact habit is ideal for small spaces and containers.
- Handles heat and humidity well.
- Zones 4-9, shade/part sun, 14" tall x 14" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: PP29644
Common name: Coral bells
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: - 14" x 14"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Red
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, native, heat 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
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: 14"
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.
Plants came in great shape, well packaged
All four arrived healthy, some already in bloom. Hoping they survive their new home.
Plants arrived so healthy and timely. Love the color contrast against our hostas
Very pleased
Arrived timely and in excellent condition!
Beautiful nice plants
Came well packaged, healthy and nice size. Very pleased.
I ordered quite a few Forever Red coral bells, which were delivered during the hot early summer in Texas. With a little unpacking, a little water, and shade for a few days, they assimilated great. I have ordered coral bells twice before from this company and have had no problems getting them to live and thrive until I can get them in the ground (which some times takes up to a few months). Highly recommend!
The Cora bells arrived in fairly goo and were planted within a few days. They are watered daily when it doesn’t rain and seem to be adjusting well.
These came well packaged as has everything I've ordered from this company. They are doing well. I had to move them out of the sun (they are in large pots) because we had unusually hot temps in June and no rain. I have them in the shade right now on my porch, with indirect sunlight, and they are growing.
Despite irresponsible handling by UPS, & inevitable damage the hardy little plants are thriving. Good stock!!!
Plants arrive a couple days early and were packed carefully. Planted them a couple days later and they are thriving. Even this late in the season they have grown a little. Hopeful for what they will look like in the spring.
Nice
Plants were in pretty good condition only problem was a lot of the dirt was out of the pot and at the bottom of the bag it was wrapped in.
We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. If you have any issues, please contact [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Happy gardening!
This plant seems to be thriving nicely despite the miserable heat we've had this last week of August. I'm extremely pleased with the its deep red color, and new growth continues even at this time of the year. I have it in a container, and I will continue to keep it there.
My Red Coral Bells survived shipping in good shape, and are doing well as transplanted.
Plant was healthy when delivered
The plants came as expected. They were all healthy and packed well.
One of them is just doing great, but the other one, I'm not sure if it is going to
make it.
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The coral bells arrived in excellent condition: healthy, well-rooted and a generous size. They are doing well in a border planting next to my driveway. Everything I have ordered from Great Garden Plants has exceeded expectations.
These plants were great right from the start! Good roots, good leaves, and the color is wonderful!
These were in great shape when they arrive and are still thriving!! ♥️♥️
2 of the 5 Coral Bells we received were fine and are now doing well in the ground. The remaining 3 however, looked like they were older, grown stock and did not survive the trip to our home. I sent pictures to the company and they refunded my order cost for those 3 plants. Thank you very much!
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. While we're sad to hear that some of your plants were unsatisfactory, we're happy to hear that you had a great experience with our customer service team. Happy Gardening!
Better packaging than all the other nurseries but after a month, it like the others, died. I'm an experienced gardener thus provided the plants with optimal care.
Died as soon as I put them in the ground
Hello Thomas!
We're sorry to hear you didn't have success with your new plants. Don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you further.
Very pleased with this plant I received!!
It's just looking great. Lots of new growth.
Beautiful plant in great condition arrived right on time. I let it recover from shipping a couple days and then put it in its place in my garden. It has done great. I love its brilliant red coloring among a chartreuse green ground cover.
I tried everything I could to save it but it died. A couple others were also eaten by deer and I’m still trying to nurture them back to health but not sure they’ll make.
So far, I am very pleased with the plants purchased from Great Garden Plants. It is obvious that much care is given to packing them for shipment. They arrived in great condition; healthy and ready to go. The color is real nice too! Unfortunately, the garden bed they are going into is not yet ready, but they are thriving in their pots, just waiting the day to spread their roots. I will definitely purchase from Great Garden Plants again.
Forever® Red Coral Bells
Can I keep it in a pot?
Forever® Red Coral Bells can absolutely be grown in a container!