coral bells
Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,bronze,purple,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Coral bells should be watered deeply but infrequently: about once or twice a week depending on the temperature and humidity. In hot summer months, increase your watering schedule to every 3 or 4 days; in cooler winter months, water about once a week. Make sure that the soil is completely saturated with water, to about 6 inches deep. After the soil is saturated, wait until the top 2 inches of soil has dried out before watering again. Do not allow the soil to get soggy or remain dry for an extended period of time.
sunlight
Coral bells (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls') prefer at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily, from the morning through the afternoon. If the plant is in an area with high temperatures, it is best to provide light shade in the afternoon. It can tolerate full sun, but usually prefers partial shade and will do best in bright, indirect light. When planted in shady areas, coral bells will bloom more profusely but may lack vibrancy of foliage color. It is best to avoid overly dark spots or placing too close to a south facing window.
pruning
Coral bells (Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls') should be pruned in the spring, when new growth is starting to appear. Prune lightly, removing dead flower stems, faded leaves, and any spindly stems that do not hold their shape well. Cut back the stems to within 2 or 3 buds of the crown of the plant, and discard the pruned portions. Pruning back the stems and foliage encourages bushier, healthier growth, and cuts down on the need for dead-heading. Rejuvenation pruning may also be done in late winter in colder climates by cutting down the entire plant almost to the ground.
