Species coral bells Guide
clusters of delicate, small, red and white flowers on tall, slender deep red to violet stalks, rounded, deeply lobed violet-gray, and broad leaves

coral bells

Heuchera sanguinea

Also Known As - red coral bells

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Deep pink to red Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

red,yellow,pink,coral,white Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Coral bells can be watered once a week to once every other week. When watering, soak the soil rather than a light sprinkle so that the moisture reaches the root system. Only water when the soil feels dry to the touch; overwatering can lead to root rot and cause the plant to decline. When soil is moist, you can feel a light spongeyness to the soil.

sunlight

Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea) require full or partial sun in order to grow and thrive. When grown in full sun, they typically require 4 to 6 hours daily. When grown in partial sun, they should receive morning sun and be shaded in the afternoon. Direct sunlight, especially during hot summer days, can be too much for this species and can cause burning of the foliage, so it's important to be aware of the amount of sun a coral bell receives on a daily basis.

pruning

Coral bells should be pruned twice per year, in early Spring and Fall. For general pruning, the final pruning should take place in early Spring before new growth begins. In early Spring, prune away any dead, diseased, or damaged stems from the center of the plant. Avoid cutting away too much foliage, as this will decrease flowering. In the Fall, prune away any stems that have become overgrown. This will also encourage new basal growth, which can be beneficial to the health of the plant. When pruning coral bells, always use clean, sharp pruning tools. Never cut more than 1-third of any stem in 1 season. Pruning too much will cause the plant to become weakened or stop flowering completely. When pruning, also make sure to always keep a natural shape to the plant.