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Coral Bells - Marmalade

The Coral Bells Marmalade, Heuchera 'Marmalade' (PP15,945), has maple leafed foilage in varying shades of amber to bronze. Taller shoots of brown colored flowers appear on this evergreen plant in late spring. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. This variety of Coral Bell may also grow in full sun in cooler climates. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways.

Coral Bells - Obsidian

The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June. Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways.

Coral Bells - Peach Flambe

The Coral Bells Peach Flambe, Heuchera 'Peach Flambe' (PP17,195), produces perhaps the most striking color yet of all the Coral Bells. The ruffled leaves have a soft peach color in the spring and fall and are bright orange with a touch of red during the summer. Taller shoots of white colored flowers appear on this variety in late spring. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways.

Plum Pudding Coral Bells

The Heuchera Plum Pudding, Heuchera x Plum Pudding, also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique pewter gray and silver foliage with undercurrents of deep purple. In the spring time, small green and maroon flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. Plum Pudding looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Palace Purple Coral Bells

The Heuchera Palace Purple, Heuchera micrantha, also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, is one of the most popular Coral Bells on the market. Being named Perennial of the Year in 1991, one can see why. With its unique deep purple foliage, fading to bronzy green in hot summers and its dark red stems, makes it a little different than the rest. Palace Purples looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Purple Petticoats Coral Bells

The Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats', Heuchera micrantha, also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is a robust, stocky Heuchera that's easy and reliable. This plant is simply superb! This new Dan Heims introduction is destined to become one of the best from the entire line of coral bells.As in most Coral Bells, the flowers are insignificant The strongly ruffled leaves are a rich chocolate with bright burgundy undersides. Try it in combos with purples, yellows, and reds.

Silver Scrolls Coral Bells

The Heuchera Silver Scrolls, Heuchera x Silver Scrolls,also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique plum and silver foliage with deep purple veins, which mature to green. In the springtime, white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. (It can tolerate some morning sun.) Silver Scrolls look especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Snow Angel Coral Bells

The Heuchera Snow Angel, Heuchera sanguinea,also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, has unique light green marbled foliage with light cream variegation. In the springtime, pinkish-red flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. Snow Angel looks especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Strawberry Swirls Coral Bells

The Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirl, Heuchera x 'Strawberry Swirl', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells, have ruffled green leaves overlaid with silver veining. They are a lovely background for the gorgeous strawberry pink flowers. What sets this plant off from the others is the very tall (30") stalks of coral-pink blooms which give off a mild fruit aroma. They look especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

Stoplight Foamy Bells

The Coral Bell Stoplight, 'Heuchera Stoplight, has unique yellow and red centered leaves in the spring and in the summer, colors vary from yellow to green with red centers. In the springtime, dense white flowers appear that last into the summer. However, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. Stoplight look especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Great for a beginner gardener. PPAF

Velvet Night Coral Bells

The Heuchera 'Velvet Night', Heuchera x 'Velvet Night', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is the darkest of the dark Coral Bells. This plant virtually glows in the garden or in pots. When underplanted with Lysimachia 'Goldilocks', or contrasted with golden foliaged hostas, this superb perennial really jumps. Look closely and you will see that they are also covered with very fine hairs that give them their velvety appearance. Late spring to early summer bloom.

American Dream Coreopsis

The Coreopsis American Dream, Coreopsis rosea, has a rosy pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. In the Tickseed family, the dark green fernlike, thin and delicate foliage makes a great contrast to any garden. Blooming from June to October, American Dream stands at 15 tall and a plant spread of 18-24. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens, ground cover or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Coreopsis - Autumn Blush

The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Creme Brulee Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Creme Brulee is new to the market and has bright deep yellow flowers that blooms from June through October. In the Tickseed family, Creme Brulee has larger flowers than most Coreopsis in its family. Creme Brulees have a plant height of 24 and a spread of 18. The bright green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. Coreopsis CrFme Brulee looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Early Sunrise Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Early Sunrise, Coreopsis grandiflora, is a definite superstar among yellow flowers. This All-American Selections Gold Metal Award Winner has yellow flowers flush to orange-yellow near the center and bloom June through October. In the Tickseed family, the dark green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis Early Sunrise looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Coreopsis - Heavens Gate

The Coreopsis Heaven's Gate, Coreopsis rosea 'Heaven's Gate' (PP16,016) is a wonderful new variety to the pink Coreopsis family. The green fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. Heaven's Gate is a long blooming plant that has beautiful pink flowers fading to a purplish eye which surround a tiny yellow center. Coreopsis Heaven's Gate looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Limerock Ruby Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Limerock Ruby has beautiful rosy red, glossy flowers that cover the finely cut foliage. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color, blooming from June through October. Limerock Ruby is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 12 and a spread of 23-27. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis Limerock Ruby looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Limerock Passions Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Limerock Passions is a sport of Coreopsis 'Limerock Ruby'. It has beautiful lavender pink, glossy flowers that cover the finely cut foliage. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its flower color, blooming from June through October. Limerock Passions is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 16 and a spread of 34. Coreopsis Limerock Passions looks great with Coreopsis Moonbeam, Coreopsis Sweet Dreams, and with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Moonbeam Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Moonbeam, Coreopsis verticillata, is the most popular perennial in its family. Moonbeam was named Perennial of the Year in 1995 and one can see why. With its clusters of light yellow, daisy-like blooms and its green airy fernlike foliage, Moonbeam Coreopsis blooms from June through October and is mildew resistant. Coreopsis Moonbeam looks great with Coreopsis Sweet Dreams, and with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. No garden should be without it.

Pink Coreopsis

The Coreopsis 'Pink', Coreopsis rosea, is the first pink, with a yellow center, flowering variety of the Coreopsis family. In the Tickseed family, the daisy like blooms flower from June through October with a plant height of 10-12 and a spread of 14-18. The dark green fernlike foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Pink Coreopsis looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Coreopsis - Sunshine Superman

The Coreopsis Sunshine Superman, Coreopsis pubescens 'Sunshine Superman' produces bright yellow flowers with an orange center contrasted by dark green lance-shaped leaves. Sunshine Superman is a long blooming perennial that blooms all summer long and right into fall. It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location. Coreopsis Sunshine Superman looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Sweet Dreams Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Sweet Dreams is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. The dark green thread-like foliage makes a great contrast with its tipped white flower bleeding into a dark raspberry center, blooming from June through October. Sweet Dreams is extremely drought tolerant with a plant height of 18 and a spread of 18-24. With cool autumn weather, the flowers make an even more outstanding color scheme. Coreopsis Sweet Dreams looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

Tequilla Sunrise Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Tequilla Sunrise is a very exciting new variety. In the Tickseed family, the gorgeous variegated olive-green foliage, turning to mahogany in the fall, and cream to yellow flowers with a red eye, is a great addition to any garden. Blooming from June to October, it has a plant height of 12 and a spread of 10-12. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Zagreb Coreopsis

The Coreopsis Zagreb, Coreopsis verticillata, is a prolific bloomer of bright yellow flowers that bloom from June through October. Winner of the 2001 RHS Award of Garden Merit, Coreopsis Zagreb is a little shorter than the rest of the Coreopsis family. With a plant height of 15 and a spread of 12-18, its delicate dark green foliage has an airy and delicate appearance. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

Lucifer Crocosmia

The Montbretia Lucifer, 'Crocosmia 'Lucifer, is one of the newest Crocosmis on the market today. Its bright, flame-red flowers stand out from the rest. Being the hardiest members of its genus, the sword-shaped foliage adds to any landscape. Lucifer has a plant height of 36-42 and a plant spread of 30-36. It does need a well-drained site and full sun, but will tolerate morning shade. Lucifer blooms in late summer to early fall, June through August. Try it as cut flowers or as a border plant in your perennial garden and it is also a major attractor to butterflies.

Becky Shasta Daisy

The Daisy 'Shasta' Leucanthemum Becky Daisy, leucanthemum superbum, is the longest blooming daisy in the Leucanthemum family. With bright, large, white beautiful flowers held above its dark green foliage, it has a plant height of 3 and a plant spread of 18-24. Being Perennial of the Year in 2003, one can see why. It also is great for formal and informal gardens, as cut flowers, in mass plantings or in the perennial border. This low maintenance perennial is great for first time gardeners.

Daisy - Broadway Lights

The Shasta Daisy 'Broadway Lights', 'Leucanthemum hybrid 'Broadway Lights' PPAF', is one of the newest daisies on the market today. The huge daisies open to a bright yellow and turn from shades of cream to pure white as they mature. With a plant height of 18-24" and a spread of 24-36", 'Broadway Lights' will bloom from late spring to early summer and should be planted in full sun to part shade. If deadheaded promptly, bloom time will occur again in late summer. Try this daisy in containers or to add impact in any perennial garden. The ease of growing this plant males it great for the beginner gardener. Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited.