Product Review
Heuchera micrantha is a popular perennial that offers uniform, mounding foliage and neat stems of tiny blooms. The common name is Coral Bells, and this variety, Melting Fire, has semi-evergreen, scalloped leaves that are deep purple to red in color. The new leaves are bright red, giving the foliage mound a hot center that is melting! The stems grow above the foliage and have tiny, bell-shaped, white flowers. The blooms are so delicate and lovely and make nice cut flowers. In hot climates, Heuchera performs best with afternoon shade. They also prefer regular watering, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. The seed needs to have a cold treatment before planting. Using a damp paper towel, place the seed on the towel and place it in a plastic container with a sealable lid. Keep the seed container in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. Start the seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Press the seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep them moist until germination. With temperatures of 65 - 70F, germination is normally within 28 days. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed. Space the plants 12 inches apart. Grow in full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Heuchera is usually resistant to deer.
- COMPACT GROWTH & CLIMATE ADAPTABLE: Coral Bells Seeds - Heuchera Firefly reaches a compact height of 10 - 18 inches, making it suitable for smaller gardens, borders, or containers. It grows well in USDA Zones 4 - 9 and adapts to a range of climates. It performs in full sun to partial shade, doing well in part sun or shade in hot climates, providing foliage and blooms even in warmer weather.
- LONG-LASTING BLOOMS & VIBRANT COLORS: Our perennial plants provide beauty throughout their blooming periods, with white, bell-shaped flowers during summer and fall. These blooms, held high on delicate, airy stems, contrast with the tidy mounds of nearly evergreen foliage, making them striking additions to your garden during the growing season.
- COLORFUL FOLIAGE: Featuring vibrant, purple-red foliage, our Heuchera plants provide year-round color. The leaves display rich hues, offering a contrast to their flowers. This colorful foliage adds visual interest throughout the seasons and serves as a backdrop in garden designs, adapting well to both sun and partial shade.
- VERSATILE GARDEN USE: With their adaptability, Coral Bells plants fit into various garden designs. Their size and striking foliage make them suitable for borders, containers, or ground cover. Whether placed in a rock garden, shaded courtyard, or mixed garden beds, they bring color and texture to any space, adding value to both small and large landscapes.
- SIMPLE PLANTING: For successful growth, sow 7- 8 seeds per plant and space them about 12 - 15 inches apart to allow for air circulation and healthy development. It requires moist soil during germination, and it’s important to maintain a temperature range of 65 - 70°F to encourage seed sprouting. Once sprouted, thin seedlings and transplant outdoors after the last frost.
