Heuchera hybrid 'Fire Chief'
Coral Bells
Image courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries
- Fiery wine red leaves have ruffled edges
- Mound forming
- Bicolor pink and white flowers on thin red stems
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Very easy to grow in partial shade and well-drained soil Tolerates more sun with sufficient moisture Foliage should not be cut in the fall Mulch after ground freezes to prevent root heaving
Height: 9-12 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- No Deadheading
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Disease Resistant
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Early Color
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Heuchera
Common Name: Coral Bells
Prized for its foliage colors and textures. Heuchera adds color and interest to the shade garden. Foliage typically comes in hues of silver, burgundy, peach, pink, red, chartreuse, and purple with contrasting veining. Tiny, bell shaped flowers appear above the foliage in late spring-mid summer. Low growing, mounding habit. Perfect choise for borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings.