Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea
Family: Saxifragaceae
Coral Bells grows in partial shade to full sun in cool climates and prefers rich, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Coral Bells
Coral Bells growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun in cool climates, soil conditions listed as Rich, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Coral Bells as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea) is listed in the Saxifragaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0260
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Coral Bells is listed for partial shade to full sun in cool climates conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun in cool climates
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.