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Coral bells 'Ruby Bells'

Heuchera sanguinea

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Ruby Bells is part of the Heuchera genus and is a Coral bells variety. Its scientific name is Heuchera sanguinea 'Ruby Bells'.

A clump forming plant with purplish-green leaves. Spikes of blood red, scented flowers appear from June throught the summer. For best results cut back and mulch in winter.

Prefers moist but well drained soil in full sun or part shade.

Great for borders, containers, ground-cover or cut flowers. It dies back in winter.

This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Ruby Bells normally grows to a max height of 9.75 inches (25.0 cm metric).

This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Ruby Bells Coral bells is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Coral bells 'Ruby Bells'

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Keep in mind when planting that Ruby Bells is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Ruby Bells are Zone 4 and Zone 9.

Growing Ruby Bells from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Ruby Bells about 63 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Ruby Bells

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ruby Bells is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Ruby Bells

Coral bells 'Ruby Bells' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Ruby Bells exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Ruby Bells plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Ruby Bells frost hardy? Very Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Ruby Bells grow? 25.0 cm / 9.75 inches Mature Spread How wide does Ruby Bells grow? 38.0 cm / 1.24 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Ruby Bells grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 9
Sun How much sunlight does Ruby Bells need to grow? Full Shade
Water Requirements How much water does Ruby Bells require? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Ruby Bells need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Ruby Bells in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!

How long does Ruby Bells take to grow?

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When should I sow Ruby Bells?

Folia's when to plant Coral bells 'Ruby Bells' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Coral bells 'Ruby Bells' Reviews

19 May 2011

angelchrome's Heuchera 'Ruby Bells' was Reviewed day 777

I didn’t think much of this since I bought it cheap at a big box store, but the flowers are amazing bright like little gems. I’d totally grow this again.

4 stars

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