Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Perennial
- High quality Proven Winners perennials contributes exceptional color and presence in the garden.
- Unique cherry-red foliage brings unexpected color to shady and semi-shady spots.
- Naturally grows as a neat mound of thick, robust foliage.
- Dainty pink flowers in early-mid summer dance above the foliage.
- Zones 4-9, shade, part sun, 10" tall x 30" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPPAF 31,396
Common name: Coral bells
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (-4 hrs/day), part sun (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 8-10" X 26-30"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Red
Season of Interest: Summer to fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Winter interest, rare & unusual, rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, native, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners, summer
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, small spaces, under planting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Thrive in shade, and very colorful varieties will get better color in part shade. The color can wash out in full sun, and too much heat and light can cause the leaves to scorch.
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist, but not consistently wet to prevent root rot.
Spacing: 1.5 feet apart
Fertilizing: An application of all purpose of garden fertilizer can be applied in spring.
Winterizing: Mulch in a 2-3" layer around the base will prevent freezing and thawing that can heave plants roots.
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
Maintenance & pruning: In spring clean up old tattered leaves before new growth starts to emerge too robustly. 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.