Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots

Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple', commonly called Coral Bells, will knock your socks off with his leathery mahogany colored foliage that lives up to its royal name because it is certainly king of all the other Heucheras on the market. Especially sturdy and easily grown, this clump-forming, evergreen perennial features a (12 inch tall) mound of ivy-like (3 to 4 inch wide) leaves reminiscent of those you would see on a maple tree. Mahogany, reddish-purple on top and beet-red underneath, the foliage adds rich color to any garden.

In hot summers, Palace Purple's foliage color may fade to a bronze-green. From late spring to early summer, the dark mound of leaves serve as an elegant backdrop to creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers on slender dark red stems extend (15-25 inches high) mimicking a starlit summer night.

Interesting Fact
Named 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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General information about Heuchera (Coral Bells):
Hands down, Coral Bells is a true must for just about every garden style. The incredibly thick, luxurious foliage is excellent for edging, rock gardens, and facings to buildings and trees. Its wavy foliage makes it a lovely addition to English-cottage style gardens as a singular plant, yet it is equally in a border setting where it adds depth and structure.

In mass, it forms an attractive ground cover, and its presence tends to attract hummingbirds. This species has a slow growth rate and is one of the few groundcovers that can grow under walnut trees. Ideally, plan to give Coral Bells moist, well-drained soil, though she is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Also, she is moderately tolerant of salt.

If you live in northern climates, Coral Bells will tolerate full sun. One reason Coral Bells is actually highly sought after is due to her preference in the hot summers of southern areas, for part shade, particularly in the afternoon. It is rare to find such a show-stopper for a shade garden.

Things To Note
The genus Heuchera is named after Johann Heinrich von Heucher (1677-1746), an 18th century German physician.

Gardener Tips
If you desperately want this plant and can only offer it full sun, it will need consistent moisture and the soil should not be allowed to dry out.

If you really want to see her perform, cut in generous amounts of organic matter to the soil.

Specifications:

Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
AHS Heat Zone: 8-1
Light: Full sun Part sun
Growth rate: Slow
Mature height: 8-12"
Spread: 12-18"
Spacing: 12-18"
Tolerant of: Deer, Rabbits, Salt
pH of Soil: 5.0 - 8.0, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
Good for borders & edging: Yes
Native to the U.S.: Yes

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Nice healthy plants
10/09/2018 By James Palmer
Product reviewed: Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

Plants arrived in great shape. It's a fall delivery so the plants are pretty dormant now. Consequently they aren't as glamorous looking as the catalog photo - but I'm sure they will be next spring.

I'd like to give it 10 stars!
05/17/2018 By Jean Godla
Product reviewed: Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

The Coral Bells were perfect!! I have ordered hundreds of dollars worth of plants from Classy Groundcovers and have never been disappointed. The plants arrive fast, are well packed and in great condition.

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Pleasant experience....
05/16/2018 By Adam Hochberg
Product reviewed: Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

This was my first time ordering from Classy Groundcovers. Considering what I have received from other companies in the past, I was hesitant to pull the trigger with this on-line nursery. However, I was pleasantly surprised to receive healthy, well-packed, and... Read full review >

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05/12/2018 By Carol Falcone
Product reviewed: Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

Great plants, arrived in perfect condition and the size is very generous...nice!

Coral Bells
03/31/2017 By Paul Frame
Product reviewed: Coral Bells 'Palace Purple' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

Coral Bells plants look very good. We have bought many types of plants from Classy Groundcovers for many years, Plants always arrive in good condition and are delivered on time.

No unusual shipping concerns for this plant.

FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know how many days delivery will take and can control exactly when your order will be shipped.

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No unusual care instructions for this plant.

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Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'
(AKA Coralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root)

Pronunciation: HEW-ker-ah my-KRAN-thah

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