Heuchera x brizoides 'Firefly' (Firefly Coral Bells) - Attractive green moderate growing herbaceous perennial with flower stalks reaching 14-18 inches tall in 20 inch wide clumps. Flowers are small, 3/8 inch borne on 7 inch long, wirey-stemmed panicles from late spring to early summer. Great in a border or as a groundcover.
How to Grow and Care
Coral bells can be easily grown in the garden. These plants grow naturally in wooded areas; therefore, when planting coral bells, you’ll want to mimic these growing conditions by placing them in shade or filtered sun. Their low-growing, mounding habit makes them a suitable addition to the edges of woodland or natural gardens.
They’re also great companions for many types of perennial plants. You can also grow coral bells in containers.
Light requirements: They are most colorful when grown in partial shade (approximately 4 hours of direct sunlight daily). As a general rule, plants with pale leaf colors, like chartreuse or silver, need more protection from sun exposure than those with dark purple or maroon tones. Plants in cooler climates can often tolerate more sun if given enough moisture.
Soil requirements: Your coral bells plant will grow best in humus-rich, well draining soil that is kept slightly moist. Avoid planting in soggy, wet soil, which can lead to crown rot. To help improve soil drainage and aeration, amend heavy garden soil with compost.
Watering: Many are drought tolerant once they become established; however, due to their shallow roots, water your plants regularly during summer dry spells, making sure they get about an inch of water a week. Generally, little to no watering is needed during fall and winter. To prevent sun scorching of the foliage, water at the base of your plants to keep the leaves dry or water in the early morning.
Fertilizing: Heuchera plants are not heavy feeders and will often do fine if you apply a layer of nutrient-rich compost around the plants in the spring. Container-grown plants may require a light dose of all-purpose or slow-release fertilizer.
- Scientific name: Heuchera × brizoides
- Common names: Alumroot, Coral Bells,Firefly
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Genus: Heuchera
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How to Grow and Care
Coral bells can be easily grown in the garden. These plants grow naturally in wooded areas; therefore, when planting coral bells, you’ll want to mimic these growing conditions by placing them in shade or filtered sun. Their low-growing, mounding habit makes them a suitable addition to the edges of woodland or natural gardens.
They’re also great companions for many types of perennial plants. You can also grow coral bells in containers.
Light requirements: They are most colorful when grown in partial shade (approximately 4 hours of direct sunlight daily). As a general rule, plants with pale leaf colors, like chartreuse or silver, need more protection from sun exposure than those with dark purple or maroon tones. Plants in cooler climates can often tolerate more sun if given enough moisture.
Soil requirements: Your coral bells plant will grow best in humus-rich, well draining soil that is kept slightly moist. Avoid planting in soggy, wet soil, which can lead to crown rot. To help improve soil drainage and aeration, amend heavy garden soil with compost.
Watering: Many are drought tolerant once they become established; however, due to their shallow roots, water your plants regularly during summer dry spells, making sure they get about an inch of water a week. Generally, little to no watering is needed during fall and winter. To prevent sun scorching of the foliage, water at the base of your plants to keep the leaves dry or water in the early morning.
Fertilizing: Heuchera plants are not heavy feeders and will often do fine if you apply a layer of nutrient-rich compost around the plants in the spring. Container-grown plants may require a light dose of all-purpose or slow-release fertilizer.
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