coral bells

To keep your Heuchera thriving, water it on a regular basis. This plant prefers to be watered about once a week, allowing the potting mix to become slightly dry on the surface before repeating. During hot or dry periods, increase watering to twice a week. Water thoroughly so that you create a balance between too much and too little moisture, never allowing the potting mix to become overly saturated with water. In addition, mist the Heuchera leaves daily with a spray bottle during the hot summer months.

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Peach Pie' DOLCE PEACH MELBA) should receive part shade throughout the day, about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. The best time of day for coral bells to receive full sunlight is in the morning when the sun’s rays are less intense. It is important to protect coral bells from strong afternoon sunlight, as this can cause sunburn and damage the plant. Additionally, the amount of sunlight coral bells receive should be adjusted according to where it is growing (e.g., indoors or in a garden).

Coral bells are generally best pruned in the early spring (February-March), as the new shoots emerge for the season. This will help encourage more branching and foliage growth. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased stems, and pruning away any old stems to the base of the plant. You can also prune away some of the longer stems to help keep the plant a more manageable size and shape. Do not prune away more than a third of the stems at 1 time, as this may damage the plant. Be sure to sanitize your pruning tools before and after use to help reduce the risk of disease.