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.
Heuchera x villosa 'Big Top Caramel Apple'
Coral Bells
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- New leaves emerge red-burgundy
- Mature to a caramel color
- Small white flowers on tall stalks
- Blooms in the summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
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: 16-18 in
Spread: 16-18 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edging
- Disease Resistant
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- No Deadheading
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Gold
- Burgundy
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.