GardenWorks Prince Of Silver Coral Bells

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells foliagePhoto courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells flowersPhoto courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder

Prince Of Silver Coral BellsHeuchera 'Prince Of Silver'

Height: 15 inches

Spread: 12 inches

Spacing: 10 inches

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Hardiness Zone: 4a

Other Names: Coralbells, Alumroot

Description:

Dainty spikes of lovely pink bells rise from a dense mound of silver-grayfoliage with pronounced deep plum purple veins; amazing contrast toother plants, great versatility; keep soil moist in the heat of summer

Ornamental Features

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells features dainty spikes of pink bell-shapedflowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Itsattractive crinkled lobed leaves remain silver in colour with distinctiveplum purple veins and tinges of gray throughout the year. The fruit is notornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennialwith tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively finetexture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in latefall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attractinghummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscapeapplications;

- Mass Planting- Rock/Alpine Gardens- Border Edging- General Garden Use- Groundcover- Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches.When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. Itgrows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions,and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant ofurban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposedlocations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated bydivision; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions orprohibitions on propagation.

Prince Of Silver Coral Bells is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting inoutdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination,providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that whengrowing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than theywould in the yard or garden.