Coral Bells, Caramel

Heuchera 'Caramel'

Height: 9-18in
Spread: 12-24in
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time/Color: June-July; pink
Uses: Massing, borders, specimen, shade gardens
Maintenance: Low
Other: Deer resistant

Coral bells continue to be great companion plants for hostas and other shade garden species and are increasingly popular as new cultivars come onto market. Plants prefer moist, well-draining soils in part shade but can tolerate other light conditions provided moisture is consistent. Coral bells are characterized by mounds of rounded leaves in varying colors and are followed by panicles of small bell-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or red that also function as good cut flowers for bouquets. They suffer from few insects or diseases and some species/cultivars can be deer resistant. 'Caramel' was chosen for its foliage in shades of copper and peach with darker undersides. Pink bells can be seen above the foliage in summer.