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Family: Coral Bells
Type: Perennial
Other Common Name: Coralbells, Alumroot
Peach Flambe Coral Bells (Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’) is a vibrant perennial known for its striking foliage that transitions from peach to plum as the seasons change. This colorful addition to the garden provides year-round interest with its ever-changing leaves and delicate bell-shaped flowers. It’s a low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a favorite among gardeners looking for reliable beauty.
Ideal for borders, container gardening, or as a striking ground cover, Peach Flambe Coral Bells prefers partial to full shade, making it a perfect choice for brightening up those difficult shady areas in the garden. Its tolerance for both drought and urban pollution adds to its versatility, allowing it to thrive in a wide range of environments. The plant’s compact size and attractive foliage make it an excellent option for adding texture and color to small spaces.
Beyond its visual appeal, Peach Flambe Coral Bells is also valued for its ability to attract pollinators. The small, delicate flowers that emerge in spring and early summer are a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden. Whether planted in mass or used as an accent, this coral bells variety brings a burst of color and charm to any landscape.
Hardiness Zone: 4a-9b
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Average to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun to shade
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 1.5
Average Spread (feet): 1.5
Average Life Span (years): 10
Form: Over mound
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Shape: Bell
Bloom Season: From late spring to early summer
Foliage Color: Orange
Leaf Fall Color: Purple
Foliage Shape: Lobed
Integrating Peach Flambe Coral Bells into your landscape design can create a tapestry of color and texture. Planting it alongside ferns and hostas can highlight its bright foliage, providing contrast against their green hues. This combination is perfect for creating depth and interest in shaded garden areas or under the canopy of mature trees.
This variety pairs beautifully with other shade-loving perennials, creating a lush, layered look in the garden. Its colorful leaves stand out against the darker greens of woodland plants, making it a focal point in any setting. Using Peach Flambe Coral Bells in container gardens can also bring its vibrant color to patios, decks, or balcony gardens, offering a splash of color where ground planting isn’t an option.
For a continuous display of color, combine Peach Flambe Coral Bells with seasonal annuals and bulbs. This strategy ensures that your garden transitions smoothly through the seasons, with the coral bells providing a consistent backdrop for the changing blooms. Its adaptability and striking appearance make it a valuable addition to any garden design.
Peach Flambe Coral Bells adds a touch of whimsy and color to cottage gardens. Its vibrant foliage complements the informal, densely planted style of these charming spaces.
In a woodland garden, Peach Flambe Coral Bells mimics the understory's natural beauty, providing bright spots of color amidst the shade. It's an ideal choice for adding interest to the forest floor.
For modern gardens, Peach Flambe Coral Bells can act as a bold, architectural element. Its unique foliage color and texture provide contrast and visual interest, complementing contemporary design aesthetics.
Create a focal point in shady corners by planting Peach Flambe Coral Bells. Its bright foliage illuminates dark areas, drawing the eye and adding interest to overlooked spaces.
Design a vibrant border by using Peach Flambe Coral Bells as an edging plant. Its compact growth habit and colorful leaves define pathways and garden beds, creating a lively border that frames the garden.
Incorporate Peach Flambe Coral Bells into a sensory garden. Its textured leaves and vibrant colors engage the senses, while the flowers attract pollinators, adding sound and movement to the garden experience.
In spring, Peach Flambe Coral Bells showcases its bright peach foliage, complemented by sprays of delicate flowers that attract early-season pollinators.
During the summer, the foliage of Peach Flambe Coral Bells deepens to rich plum tones, providing a striking contrast to summer blooms and greenery.
As fall arrives, the leaves maintain their deep color, adding warmth and depth to the autumn garden palette, even as other plants begin to fade.
In winter, Peach Flambe Coral Bells continues to offer color and texture. While its growth slows, the plant's evergreen nature ensures that it remains a focal point in the winter landscape.
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Peach Flambe Coral Bells flourishes in partial to full shade, making it ideal for brightening up those shaded areas in your garden that need a splash of color.
This plant prefers partial shade but can tolerate morning sun with adequate moisture. Avoid placing it in full afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Well-drained, humus-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH is best for Peach Flambe Coral Bells. Improve heavy clay or sandy soils with compost to enhance growth.
Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for mature spread and ensure good air circulation around the leaves.
The best time to plant Peach Flambe Coral Bells is in the spring or fall when the weather is cooler, which helps them establish without the stress of heat.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole at the same level it was in the pot, backfill with soil, water thoroughly, and mulch to retain moisture.
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season. Once established, Peach Flambe Coral Bells is somewhat drought tolerant but performs best with regular watering.
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can harm the plant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming and remove any damaged or dead foliage in the spring to maintain a tidy appearance.
Mulch and fertilize to prepare the plant for the growing season. This is also the time to prune any winter-damaged foliage.
Ensure adequate moisture during hot, dry periods. Supplemental watering may be necessary to keep the soil moist.
Prepare the plant for winter by cleaning up any fallen leaves to reduce the risk of disease and applying a fresh layer of mulch for insulation.
Peach Flambe Coral Bells is relatively low-maintenance in winter. Check mulch levels and add more if needed to protect the roots in colder regions.
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Peach Flambe Coral Bells can tolerate morning sun but should be shielded from the harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn, especially in hotter climates.
Peach Flambe Coral Bells typically reaches its full size, about 12-18 inches in height and spread, within 2-3 years after planting.
Yes, Peach Flambe Coral Bells are considered to be deer-resistant, making them a great choice for gardens in areas with high deer populations. However, no plant is completely deer-proof, and hungry deer may sample any plant.
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