How to grow Coral Bells

Heuchera sanguinea

Full Shade
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Partial Sun
Low

Divide heucheras every 3 to 4 years to keep them from dyeing out in the center. Division is the only successful method of propagating hybrid Heucheras that will remain true to the parent.²

Growing Coral bells from seed

May be Winter Sown.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Coral bells about 63 days before your last frost date .

How long does Coral bells take to grow?

These estimates for how long Coral bells takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Coral bells to germinate?: 56 days
Average 56 days | Min 44 days | Max 77 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Coral bells?: + 132 days
Average 132 days | Min 132 days | Max 132 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Coral bells is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Coral bells?: = days

When should I plant Coral bells?

Our when to plant Coral bells estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Coral bells before or after your last frost date.: 63 days before Last Frost Date

Coral bells Etymology

The common name “Coral Bells” is used for a number of Heuchera species, but orginally derives from the terra cotta coloured flowers of Heuchera sanguinea. ¹

The name Heuchera comes from the 18th century German Physician Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677–1746).¹

Other names for Coral bells

Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum root, Heuchera

Heuchera sanguinea Engelm.

Footnotes

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² thegardenhelper.com/heuchera.html