Heucheras (Coral Bells) for Humid South
emmaean
17 years ago
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Is this Heuchera (coral bells)?
Comments (2)Hi, It is a Heuchera, just not sure which one. Kinda reminds me of purple palace. I think it would do best in full sun with adequate moisture. Jen...See MoreHow much sun can coral bells take w/o burning
Comments (13)Mine take far more than I'd ever expected. My Velvet Night will burn in August, but it takes a heck of a lot. Right this moment, with about 20+ varieties? I can't think of a single one that doesn't get some nasty sun and live well. Plum Pudding, Crown Jewels, Frosted Violet, Can Can, City Lights, Ebony & Ivory, Quicksilver, Color of Beauty, Chocolate Ruffles, Cinnamon Bear, Chocolate Veil. Harmonic Convergence and Hollywood are some of my purples that experience full sun. San Ginuea, Splendens, Dale's Strain, Mt. St. Helens, Florist's Choice, Green Spice (love it!) Bridgette's Bloom are some of my greens. The peaches and ambers also get the sun. Although Amber Waves is an annual at my house, the others do extremely well. The bottom line is that I don't think you have to worry. Christine...See MoreAny tips on Heuchera (coral bells)?
Comments (12)How old are your plants? When I noticed mine failing- I realised they needed to be divided. I dug up the plant and noticed very many woody growth"stems" with leaves growing out of them. I seperated them by tugging and ripping and replanted them all over the place. I lost the largest center peice which I had put back in the original spot it came from and had been happy for years- (that puzzels me-) and a few of the smallest peices I lost due to neglect- but many lived and thrived and a few became almost as large as the original before the end of the season. The ones that did the best were definatly the ones that were in well amended beds. I have learned that several plants benifit from dividing- and if it's on the way out anyway- what do you have to lose?- is how I look at it. I do believe all of mine like more sun than shade- and they all look best with plants near by- but they do not seem to like crowding in the garden beds (like I do). Best of luck to you and yours- Julie...See MoreHeuchera(Coral Bells)...
Comments (2)Light needs and tolerance for heat/clay/drought seem to vary a lot by hybrid/cultivar. Suggest checking with a good local nursery on which ones are known to do well in your area. Heuchera seems a bit like Clematis in that some can do well in Texas, though many will not. Ones we've tried in Dallas have been happier under deciduous trees where they get some winter sun rather than year-round shade. 'Firefly' (?) has done fairly well in our slightly improved clay. The ubiquitous 'Palace Purple' survives, but hasn't thrived in current location - may need more light... or different soil. 'Ruby Bells' has been doing well in a pot now placed in mid-day sun - it didn't do much last year in a shadier spot. Others we have tried in the ground melted away after a season or so. Starting with containers may be a good way to find spots with a light/heat combo a particular cultivar likes in your area....See Moreemmaean
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