Coral bells - planting and care

Coral bells is a very unpretentious plant that can be planted far up in the country and is perfect for mixed borders, as edging in rocky areas, or as a lovely addition in a pot on the balcony or terrace. The variety of what can be done with an alum root is great.

Light Requirements
Coral bells thrives best when placed in partial shade or direct sunlight.

Soil
It prefers nutrient-rich soil that holds moisture well, but does not become too wet.

Fertilization
Go ahead and supplement sparingly with fertilizer during the growth in spring.

Pruning
Coral bells withers in late autumn, but returns in spring with new leaves, so no pruning of the plant is necessary, except for removing what has withered.

Coral bells leaves no one disappointed, especially because of the massive color spectrum that alum root delivers to a garden. There are varieties ranging from bright light green, bronze, and orange to intensely chocolate brown, purple, or silvery. All this is combined with a lovely vein pattern that enhances the colors and creates artistic patterns in your garden. Add to that the fact that many varieties also combine different colors, providing wonderful shades. Alum root ensures long, slender stems that can grow up to 40 centimeters high, on which small, sweet flowers bloom. The flowering starts in June and lasts until August, with flowers ranging from white and pink to lovely red.

There is no clear species delimitation.

Forms carpets with its large, beautiful leaves.

Recommended as one of the better ground cover plants in a perennial border.

Originates from North America, where most new hybrids also come from.

Can be used in everything from borders and pots to cut flowers.

Was named perennial of the year in 2003.

Is hardy throughout the country.