Species coral bells
Orange leaves with burgundy stems, white hair, white buds and white midrib

coral bells

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'

Coral bells, also known as Heuchera 'Southern Comfort', is a popular perennial that blooms bright pink, yellow, and orange bell shaped flowers throughout the summer. This versatile plant makes an attractive addition to any garden or landscape. Its glossy green evergreen foliage and delicate bell-shaped flowers add texture and unique color to driveways, entryways, and borders. This easy-to-care-for, low-maintenance plant loves full sun to partial shade and prefers average to evenly moist, well-drained soils. Coral bells are deer resistant and can even thrive in rocky terrain, providing a beautiful pop of color to otherwise barren locations.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

watering

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') prefer moist soil, so they should be watered regularly to ensure their best growth. It is best to water them deeply on a weekly basis, giving them a thorough soaking. If the soil is dry, you may need to water them more often. In hot summer months, they may need twice-weekly watering. During times of extreme heat and drought, they may need water every 4 to 5 days. Make sure the soil drains well after watering and never allow the coral bells to sit in soggy soil.

sunlight

Coral bells (Heuchera 'Southern Comfort') prefer bright, indirect light for best growth. They will do best in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade but can tolerate full sun with consistent moisture. During the summer months, it is best to provide these plants with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. Being careful not to overexpose them to too much sun, as this may lead to leaf scorching. However, in areas with hot climates, these plants will benefit from some afternoon shade.

pruning

Coral bells should be pruned annually in the spring in order to maintain their shape and size. To achieve the desired result, lightly prune back the plant to the desired height and width, removing no more than 1-third of its growth. This will help prevent over-pruning and promote even growth. Depending on the variety, the plant may need to be pruned back more for some varieties. Pruning in the spring will help promote a healthy show of leaves for summer months.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

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

Starts Flowering

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

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