Species coral bells
Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple') displaying deep purple, green foliage with a velvety texture on slender gray-brown stalks

coral bells

Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple'

Coral bells (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple') is an eye-catching perennial flower with deep purple foliage. This semi-evergreen variety of coral bells has small white flower spikes in early summer and gorgeous burgundy-purple foliage which slowly becomes silver-purple in late summer. Expect lush foliage during the growing season in well-drained soil and some afternoon shade. A great choice for adding color and texture to containers or garden beds, these lovely plants can be used in rock gardens and naturalized areas as well. Best of all, coral bells are drought tolerant and deer resistant. Enjoy this true garden gem in any sunny or partially shady area of your landscape!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Blush white Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

purple,pink,coral Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

purple,burgundy

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

For best results, water your coral bells deeply at least once a week. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, about 3-4 inches. During hot and dry periods, water your coral bells twice a week to keep soil moist. Make sure to pick a time of day when the foliage has dried off from early morning dew or rainfall. This will prevent fungal diseases from developing, which thrive in damp conditions.

sunlight

Coral bells (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple') thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. Direct sunlight in hot climates or too much light exposure can cause its leaves to scorch. These plants prefer to be placed in a spot where they receive 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, then filtered sunlight the rest of the time. Depending on the climate, coral bells can tolerate full sun or full shade. In shade-prone areas, moving the plants from full to filtered sun can transform their color and vibrancy.

pruning

Coral bells (Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple') should be pruned in the late winter or early spring once the new growth starts to emerge. Prune out dead, diseased, or damaged foliage and stems and trim back the remaining foliage to a manageable size. This will help promote healthier new growth. Prune as much as needed to keep the plant size and shape desired. In addition, it’s a good idea to give the coral bells a light trim once during the growing season to promote fullness and to keep the leaves from getting too tall.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Heuchera micrantha var. diversifolia 'Palace Purple' (coral bells) can begin in June and continue through August.

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