Product Description
Heuchera 'Miracle' PP20274Common Name: Coral Bells
Zone 4 to 9, Evergreen (in some or all zones)
Full sun to full shade.
Plants reach 8 to 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide,
clump-forming perennial.
Foliage emerges chartreuse in spring; after several leaf changes it turns a deep brick red color, with bright chartreuse to gold edges and silvered undersides. During the warmer months of summer, red pigments may lighten and the leaves may turn green. This coral bells cultivar has a low, mounding, clump-forming habit with rounded, lobed, long-petioled leaves (2 to 4 inches wide).
Most H. villosa hybrid have cream colored flowers, 'Miracle' has pink, bell-shaped flowers. Tiny flowers appear in mid-summer on slender, wiry 12 to 14 inch stems rising well above the foliage mound may attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
A sister seedling of 'Tiramisu' PPAF, 'Miracle' was hybridized by Thierry Delabroye of France, the breeder of 'Caramel'. Like Caramel, 'Miracle' has H. villosa genes and is tolerant of heat and humidity and overwinters reliably.
Easy to grow average soil; Heucheras will perform best in organically rich, humus, medium wet, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Performs well in full sun in the north, but prefers some afternoon shade in the south. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is particularly important. They grow most vigorously and have the strongest colors when grown in partial shade (preferably afternoon shade). They can also be grown in full shade but their growth rate will be very slow.
Coral bells are easy to grow and blend easily with most other perennials in the landscape. Because of their low, mounding habit, they are often used as edging along paths or in containers. Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom. Foliage is essentially evergreen in warm winter climates, but the amount of retained foliage color in cold winter climates depends upon the temperatures. In cold winter climates, winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving. Clumps may be divided in the spring every 3 to 4 years .
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Edging, Mass planting, Salt Tolerant, Specimen or focal point plant, Deer resistant, Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
