Species coral bells
Coral Bells (Heuchera cvs.) displaying foliage in shades of green, purple, bronze, or silver with burgundy stem and pink-white blooms

coral bells

Heuchera 'Champagne'

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Champagne') are a popular ornamental plant noted for their yellow-green leaves with pink and cream accents. The vibrant colors and ivory-white flower sprays of Heuchera 'Champagne' bring bright and cheerful look to the garden in springtime. This plant does well in full and partial sun, and iseasy to grow and care for. Perfect for low hedges and borders, Heuchera 'Champagne' can tolerate drought but prefers regular water, with well-drained soil making it look its best. Coral bells are an easy and attractive addition to any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Light peach Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Champagne') should be watered about once per week, but check the soil moisture before watering. If the top 2”-3” of soil is dry, then it's time to water. Water thoroughly until the moisture appears on the surface of the soil. Avoid overwatering, as coral bells may develop root rot when exposed to overly wet conditions. In addition, misting the leaves and flowers daily helps to keep the plant hydrated during warm summer days.

sunlight

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Champagne') prefer partial to full sunlight for best performance. For optimal growth, they should have at least 4-5 hours of direct sunlight a day, but in areas with very hot summers, they may benefit from some light afternoon shade. Although coral bells can tolerate a range of light conditions, keep in mind that too little sunlight can lead to pale foliage and poor flower production.

pruning

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Champagne') require minimal pruning for the best results. In general, they only require light maintenance. Pruning should be done in the spring before new growth begins. Growers may need to shape or remove faded flowers or stems, as well as any woody or gangly growth to maintain the desired shape of the plant. It is important to prune only the stems that are crossing each other, excessively long, or dead. Pruning in excess can damage the plant.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Heuchera 'Champagne' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Heuchera 'Champagne' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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