How to Grow and Care for Coral bells

Coral bells, also known as Alumroot, Sanguine alumroot, Red alumroot, Blood-red geranium

Heuchera sanguinea or 'Coral bells' is recognized for its low-maintenance and resiliency, making it suitable for gardeners of all levels. Key care points include ensuring well-draining soil and providing partial shade, as excessive sun can scorch the leaves. Coral bells appreciates regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot, which is a notable care point for this plant.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Coral bells

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Coral bells

Coral bells 'Red Spangles'

Coral bells 'Red Spangles' an evergreen coral bell that stands out from its parent plant because of the bright red flowers for which it is named. This small hybrid grows to a height of up to 50 centimeters, which makes it ideal for beds and borders, and its dense, clump-forming characteristics also make it a great ground cover plant.

Coral bells 'Sweet Tart'

The blooms are what make coral bells 'Sweet Tart' truly special. It has tall stems protruding from light green foliage and topped with little clusters of bell-shaped, hot pink flowers. Coral bells 'Sweet Tart' is a Heuchera (Coral bells) cultivar that differs from the plant it's derived from in the coloration of its blooms. The ancestral plant sports white instead of pink.

Coral bells 'Peach Flambe'

Throughout the seasons, the coral bells 'Peach Flambe' will change between peach, red, and purple leaves, offering gardens seasonal interest. It was named after its bright, peachy-red tones that intensify throughout the season. Disease- and pest-free, easy to grow, and compact, the coral bells 'Peach Flambe' can be planted in gardens or containers.

Coral bells 'Midnight Rose'

Coral bells 'Midnight Rose' is an award-winning cultivar characterized by glossy, very dark purple leaves with pink spots. As the season progresses, the pink spots turn larger and brighter, becoming nearly cream in the end. Coral bells 'Midnight Rose' was first discovered at Behnke Nursery in Maryland as a sport of Heuchera 'Obsidian'. Its name reflects its dark hues.

Coral bells 'Scintillation'

Coral bells 'Scintillation' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial which combines traits of both its parents, coral bells (with beautiful flowers) and American alumroot (which has decorative leaves). It is often used in borders and beds where it provides both ground cover with its foliage and vertical interest in its long flower panicles.

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Coral bells is characterized by its lack of a stem (acaulescent) and displays basal, kidney-shaped leaves that are somewhat rounded and lobed. These leaves extend on long petioles from the plant's center. Rising above the foliage on slender, erect stalks known as scapes, which can reach heights of over 18 inches (45 centimeters), are the inflorescences. These consist of numerous small, bell-shaped flowers arranged on narrow, branching panicles that convincingly surpass the leafy parts in height. The vibrant blooms, suggestive of their name, add a touch of brightness to their surroundings.