Heuchera sanguinea--Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea--Coral Bells
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Spikes of coral colored, bell shaped flowers give the
plant its name. They grow in ordinary garden soil if well
drained and prefer light, loamy soil but dislike clay. The
plants are up to two feet tall when in bloom. If the old
flowers are removed a fall display of bloom may occur.
Remove and replace old plants about every 4 years. A winter
mulch prevents heaving.
Methods of propagation include seed, division and leaf
cuttings. Leaf cuttings are taken in late fall and consist
of the entire leaf plus a short segment of the petiole.
Division is the best method and is done in spring. The seed
germinates in 3 weeks at 65 to 75 degrees. Do not cover the
seed with soil and four weeks of prechilling may help
germination.
Go to this page to view picture of Coral Bells
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/visuals/heusaa1h.jpg
