Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Comments: Deep black leaves
USDA Zone Range: 4
5
6
7
8
9
Water Requirements: Does Not Like Wet Feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Spread: 16 - 18 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Dark pink calyxes
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Height: 16 - 20 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 8 - 10 inches
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Common names
  • Coral Bells

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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2022-12-10
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2020-07-02
Location: North West New Jersey
Date: 2021-05-19
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2020-07-02

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

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