How to grow Coral Bells

Heuchera

Huchera will grow most places. It can cope with full sun or part shade, but prolonged sun may bleach the leaves
Do not grow well in waterlogged conditions
Divide clumps when they become untidy after flowering in late summer.

Growing Coral bells from seed

Huchera can grow from seed but may not come true to parent plant
It is best to root off sets from parent plant or divide an established clump late summer after flowering

Try to ensure a gap of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

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

Transplanting Coral bells

Divide straggly clumps after flowering in late summer.
Young plants establish well with more water and part shade, if the parent plant grows in full sun
Great for edging beds or pots
Great winter colour in pots and tubs

Coral bells is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Seed Saving Coral bells

Seeds do not always come true to parent plant

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?
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Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Coral bells?
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Days to Maturity How long until Coral bells is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 383 days

Average 383 days | Min 331 days | Max 809 days (7)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Coral bells?
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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.
63 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Coral bells

Heuchera

Heuchera L.

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