Coral Bells 'Pink Panther'
Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifrage Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 10-12 inches
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Spread: 16-20 inches
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Bloom Time: mid-summer
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Bloom: pink sprays
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Light: filtered light or shade
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Soil: best in rich, moist, humusy,
well-drained soil
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Moisture: medium; consistent moisture if
grown in full sun; once established thrives in dry shade
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Use: edging plant, understory plant,
or add interest to woodland garden; also does well in containers
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Care: low maintenance; remove stems of
faded flowers and dead leaves; apply winter mulch after the ground freeze to
help prevent root heaving; divide in early spring every 3-4 years
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; frost heaving of roots may occur when winter temps fluctuate widely;
watch for vine weevil and heuchera rust
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Native to: hybrid cultivar; genus native to
Europe and Asia
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Notes: semi-glossy leaves emerge
metallic pink in spring maturing to dark berry pink with darker veins
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Heuchera Garden E253
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