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How to Grow Heuchera (Coral Bells)

Heuchera sanguinea

Your complete guide to growing Heuchera (Coral Bells).

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterHigh — consistent moisture needed
🗺Zones3–8
📏Height12-19 inches
Heuchera (Coral Bells)📷 Wikipedia: Heuchera sanguinea

When to Plant Heuchera (Coral Bells)

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Companion Plants for Heuchera (Coral Bells)

✓ Good companions

Astilbe

Thrives in similar partial shade conditions, provides vertical contrast to low-growing Heuchera

Caladium

Both are grown for colorful foliage, enjoy partial shade and consistent moisture

Coral Bells (different varieties)

Mass plantings of different colored varieties create stunning foliage displays

Ferns

Share preference for moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, create layered woodland garden eff…

Hosta

Similar shade and moisture requirements, complementary foliage textures and colors

Impatiens

Complementary shade plants, flowers add color above Heuchera foliage

Japanese Painted Fern

Metallic silver foliage creates beautiful contrast with colorful Heuchera leaves

Lungwort (Pulmonaria)

Similar growing conditions, spotted leaves complement Heuchera's solid colors

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that can stunt or kill Heuchera and other sensitive plants

Eucalyptus

Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots inhibit growth of nearby plants

Full Sun Perennials

Competing light requirements as most full sun plants will struggle in Heuchera's preferred partial s…

Mint

Aggressive spreading habit can quickly overwhelm and crowd out Heuchera

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