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Heuchera

How to grow Coral Bells 'Paris'.

A coral bells that actually flowers.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–9
Size
8–10 in. tall, 12–14 in. wide
Spacing
12 in. apart along an edge.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Coral bells with silver-washed green leaves and airy sprays of rose-pink flowers

Light

Part shade. Morning sun is fine; afternoon sun is too much.

Water

Keep evenly moist, not soggy.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or fall with the crown level with the soil.

Feeding

Compost in spring.

Pruning

Deadhead flower stems to keep it reblooming. Tidy old leaves in spring.

Through the year

First flowers in late May, more through September. Leaves into winter.

If something's off

Heaving crowns: lift and replant deeper every few years. Rot in wet clay.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Rebloom, compact size, and the hummingbirds that come with it.

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