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Coral bells are much better grown as container plants and they don’t just survive the vagaries of container culture. They thrive in it. Here's why.
Heucheras are prone to lifting out of the ground over winter if the soil freezes or heavy rain washes light soils from around ...
Coral bells (Heuchera) have always been one of my favorite perennials to recommend as a professional gardener. They are robust, deer-resistant plants, hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, and provide ...
Heuchera, also called coral bells for the spikes of dainty flowers in mid-summer ... Annual grasses, such as ‘Rubrum’ purple ...
SEATTLE — It's not surprising that Heucheras (coral bells) have become one of the most popular perennials in Northwest gardens. These hybrids of North American wildflowers are easy to grow, come ...
Avoid soil that is too wet or full of clay, as the plant won’t do well. If those soil conditions are a concern, plant coral bells in raised beds, berms, or in a container.
Some of my coral bells (Heuchera) looked terrible this spring, with dead, woody centers. No problem. The plants were just signaling that they want to be dug up and divided.
So, the next logical question is should coral bells be cut back in the fall in colder climates where they die back? The answer to that is also no.