Coral bells

Green-leaved coral bells will reliably brighten up the partially shaded corners of your garden and bring life into them long into autumn. It naturally grows in light forests and on mountain slopes, so you will find the ideal place for it in partial shade or in the sun with well-draining and loamy soil. You will receive a mature seedling in a pot from us, which will quickly form a dense clump after transplanting. It belongs among very rewarding perennials that diseases and pests avoid, and it can deal with harsh conditions. The macrorrhiza variety is characterized by relatively large green leaves with a velvety surface. The leaf rosettes reliably cover the loose soil and keep an attractive appearance even in the winter period. With its structure, it excellently complements grasses and ferns in naturally tuned plantings. During September and October, it forms 40 to 60 centimeters long airy inflorescences full of tiny creamy white and lime flowers. These are an enormous attraction for bees and bumblebees. Higher stems with flowers are also immensely valued among florists. It excellently suits for cutting into a vase, where it acts with a delicate impression and will last to make joy for many days.

Coral bells 'Silver Scrolls' will brighten up even the shadiest corners of your garden with its unusually colored leaves. Wild Heucheras come from the wooded and rocky areas of North America, where they naturally grow in the undergrowth of taller trees. That is why they will be best off in partial shade or shade in your garden. From the supplied grown seedling in a pot, which you simply transplant straight into the flower bed, a rich clump will quickly grow. It likes well-drained, humus-rich soil with moderate but regular watering. Even a complete beginner can manage growing it; it needs no support and playfully resists severe frosts down to minus thirty-four degrees. The 'Silver Scrolls' cultivar is exceptional for its silvery gray leaves, which have a distinct burgundy shade on the underside. During May to July, thin stems growing up to sixty centimeters emerge from the center of the plant, on which tiny, pure white and light pink flowers appear. These edible flowers act as a great attraction for bees and other pollinators. If you like decorating your home, you can use the stems with flowers for cutting into spring and summer bouquets. While they are not suitable for drying for floristry purposes, the plant will ensure a beautiful winter effect in the flower bed because its colorful leaves remain attractive even under a layer of snow. It is a short-lived perennial that does not self-seed. To achieve a continuous cover, we recommend planting roughly six to nine plants per square meter, ideally at a distance of thirty to forty centimeters apart. Just beware of potential waterlogging and occasionally check whether a vine weevil is feasting on the plant.

Coral bells 'Rockies Amber' is a fascinating perennial that is guaranteed to liven up the shady corners of your garden with its colors. The original wild species of coral bells come from the forest and rocky areas of North America, where they grow as undergrowth beneath tree canopies. That is why they feel best in partial shade or shade here as well. Normal loamy and well-drained soil with a medium intensity of watering suits it. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the flower bed, where it will easily survive even severe frosts dropping down to minus thirty-four degrees. It is an ideal choice for beginners; the plant needs no support and caring for it is really easy, it's just good to occasionally watch out for vine weevils. The 'Rockies Amber' cultivar stands out with gorgeous leaves in shades of orange and bronze, which will keep the flower bed attractive even during the cold months thanks to its beautiful winter effect. From May to July, it additionally produces delicate creamy white flowers on stems twenty to forty centimeters high, which are happily visited by bees and other pollinators. A planting spacing of thirty to forty centimeters will allow coral bells to form a continuous carpet; it is enough to plant seven to nine of them per square meter. The flowers perfectly lighten up summer bouquets, so do not hesitate to cut them for a vase. Conversely, they are not suitable for drying, but they will reliably bring joy in the flower bed, even though it belongs more among short-lived perennials.