Coral Bells 'Petite Pearl Fairy'
Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-7
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Height: 8-12 inches
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Spread: 12-16 inches
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Bloom Time: May to July
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Bloom: dainty pink flowers on 10-14 inch
red scapes
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: loamy, neutral,
well-drained
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Moisture: keep moist,
consistent
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Use: borders,
containers, rock gardens, woodland gardens
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Care: winter compost
mulch applied after ground freezes helps prevent root heaving, divide clumps in
spring every 3-4 years
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter
temperatures fluctuate widely
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Native to: genus native to
North America
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Notes: small leaves,
the size of a quarter on average, form very dense, spreading clumps that are
deep plum purple, even on the undersides, and have an eggshell-like finish
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B040
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