Coral Bells Seeds

Coral Bells Purple Palace (Heuchera × micrantha 'Purple Palace') is one of the most celebrated foliage perennials ever introduced, prized for its rich burgundy-purple leaves, elegant sprays of creamy white flowers, and outstanding adaptability. Winner of numerous horticultural awards, Purple Palace transformed shade gardening by introducing dramatic foliage color that remains attractive from spring through winter. Its glossy, maple-like leaves create striking contrast in borders while the airy flower stems seem to float gracefully above the foliage during late spring and early summer.

Forming neat evergreen to semi-evergreen mounds 12 to 18 inches tall, Purple Palace provides season-long color even when not in bloom. The deeply lobed foliage develops especially rich purple tones in cooler weather, while the delicate bell-shaped flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This exceptional perennial performs equally well in shaded woodland gardens or sunny locations where afternoon shade is available.

Garden Uses

Purple Palace is an outstanding choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, rock gardens, and mixed perennial beds. It is especially valuable for edging pathways, filling gaps beneath shrubs, and adding rich foliage contrast beneath flowering perennials.

The dramatic purple leaves pair beautifully with hostas, ferns, astilbes, hellebores, pulmonaria, Japanese forest grass, brunnera, and spring bulbs. In containers, Purple Palace provides year-round structure and combines beautifully with annual flowers, ornamental grasses, and trailing vines.

Growing Information

Purple Palace grows best in partial shade, although it tolerates full sun in cooler climates provided adequate moisture is available. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mature plants typically reach 12 to 18 inches tall with flower stalks rising to approximately 24 inches. Clumps gradually spread to 18 to 24 inches wide.

Seeds should be surface sown onto moist seed-starting mix without covering, as light promotes germination. Maintain temperatures between 65 and 70°F while keeping the growing medium consistently moist. Germination usually occurs within 2 to 4 weeks.

Established plants require moderate watering during extended dry periods. Removing spent flower stems improves appearance, while dividing mature clumps every 3 to 5 years helps maintain vigor and prevents crowns from becoming woody or exposed above the soil.

Autumn Bride (Heuchera villosa var. macrorrhiza) is a vigorous native Coral Bells selection celebrated for its handsome deep green foliage and masses of creamy-white flowers that appear just as most summer perennials begin to fade. Blooming from late summer well into autumn, this outstanding perennial brings fresh color and valuable nectar to the garden when many flowering plants have already completed their display. Its robust growth, exceptional heat and humidity tolerance, and attractive foliage have made Autumn Bride one of the finest Heucheras for southern gardens.

Unlike many Coral Bells grown primarily for colorful foliage, Autumn Bride is admired equally for its lush, rounded leaves and its abundant airy flower sprays that rise gracefully above the foliage on slender stems. Mature plants form substantial clumps reaching 18 to 24 inches tall, while the flower stalks extend to nearly 30 inches, creating an elegant, cloud-like display that dances gently in summer breezes.

Garden Uses

Autumn Bride is an outstanding choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, cottage gardens, native plant gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed perennial beds. Its larger size makes it especially effective as a specimen in shaded borders or planted in drifts beneath deciduous trees.

It combines beautifully with hostas, ferns, astilbes, hellebores, Japanese forest grass, pulmonaria, brunnera, toad lilies, and spring-flowering bulbs. It also performs exceptionally well in decorative containers where the attractive foliage provides interest throughout the growing season.

Growing Information

Autumn Bride grows best in partial shade to filtered sunlight but tolerates considerably more heat and humidity than many other Heuchera varieties. It prefers fertile, organically enriched, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, although established plants demonstrate good drought tolerance. Mature plants generally reach 18 to 24 inches tall and spread 24 to 30 inches wide, with flower stems reaching approximately 30 inches.

Seeds should be surface sown onto moist seed-starting mix without covering, as light assists germination. Maintain temperatures between 65 and 70°F while keeping the soil evenly moist. Germination generally occurs within 2 to 4 weeks.

Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance. Dividing mature clumps every 4 to 5 years helps rejuvenate plants and maintain vigorous growth. A layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and protect the shallow crown.

Dales Strain Coral Bells (Heuchera americana) is an outstanding seed-grown selection prized for its beautifully marbled foliage, vigorous growth, and graceful sprays of tiny bell-shaped flowers. Selected for uniformity and ornamental appeal, Dales Strain produces attractive clumps of rounded leaves displaying intricate patterns of green, silver, bronze, burgundy, and purple veining that provide season-long interest even when the plant is not in bloom. During late spring and early summer, airy flower stalks rise gracefully above the foliage, carrying hundreds of delicate creamy-white to pale green blossoms that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

This handsome native perennial combines the rugged adaptability of the American Alum Root with the refined beauty expected in modern shade gardens. The pelleted seed offered by Seedman makes sowing much easier, allowing for better spacing and improved germination success compared to the tiny uncoated seed. Dales Strain performs beautifully in woodland settings, perennial borders, containers, and naturalized plantings where dependable foliage color is desired throughout the growing season.

Garden Uses

Dales Strain is ideal for woodland gardens, shade borders, cottage gardens, native plant landscapes, foundation plantings, rock gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Its attractive foliage creates beautiful edging along shaded walkways and blends naturally beneath deciduous trees and shrubs.

The colorful leaves pair exceptionally well with hostas, ferns, astilbes, hellebores, brunnera, pulmonaria, Japanese forest grass, foamflower, and spring bulbs. It also performs very well in decorative containers where the foliage remains attractive from spring through late autumn.

Growing Information

Dales Strain thrives in partial shade to filtered sunlight, although plants tolerate morning sun in cooler climates. It prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that remains evenly moist without becoming waterlogged. Mature plants typically reach 12 to 18 inches tall with flower stems extending to approximately 24 inches. Clumps spread gradually to 18 to 24 inches wide.

Pelleted seed greatly simplifies planting by making the tiny seeds easier to handle and space evenly. Sow pellets directly onto the surface of moist seed-starting mix without covering, as light is required for germination. Maintain temperatures between 65 and 70°F while keeping the growing medium consistently moist. Germination generally occurs within 14 to 28 days.

Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance. Dividing mature clumps every 3 to 5 years helps rejuvenate plants and encourages vigorous new growth. Applying compost annually helps maintain healthy foliage and abundant flowering.