How to grow Coral Bells

Heuchera micrantha

Dappled Sun
Medium

If necessary, cut the plant back hard in the spring.¹

Growing Coral bells from seed

Sprinkle seeds on the surface of a seed starting mix. Do not cover. Light is required for the seeds to germinate. Germination may take 2 or more weeks.

Ensure a seed sowing distance of 4.68 inches (12.0 cm).

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Coral bells about 35 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.

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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.: 35 days before Last Frost Date
When to plant out The number of days to plant out Coral bells before or after your last frost date.: 7 days after 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. ²

Other names for Coral bells

Crevice alumroot

Heuchera micrantha Douglas ex Lindl. var. diversifolia (Rydb.) Rosend., Butters & Lakela

Footnotes

¹ http://www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.267.200

² Wikipedia entry on Heuchera