What soil does Coral bells grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil.

Is Coral bells hardy?

Hardy down to -40 °C (USDA zone 3, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

Is Coral bells toxic to dogs?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to dogs.

Is Coral bells toxic to cats?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to cats.

Is Coral bells toxic to children?

No. Reliable sources list it as non-toxic to children.

When does Coral bells flower?

Flowering: May–July, red, pink.

How much water does Coral bells need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Coral bells cost?

It sells for roughly €2.90 to €5.90 in local shops, depending on size.

Coral bells

Heuchera sanguinea

Coral bells (Heuchera sanguinea) is a perennial. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -40 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Non-toxic to dogs, cats and children. Sold in local shops from about €2.90.

Illustration of Coral bells — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A low perennial with a mound of leaves that stays green through winter, topped from late spring to early summer by airy sprays of tiny coral-red bells on slender stems. Use it for edging, rock gardens, the front of a border or pots, in humus-rich, well-drained soil with afternoon shade in hot spots. This is the green-leaved, red-flowered species; the purple and bronze-leaved garden heucheras are hybrids of other species, grown mainly for foliage.

Watch out for

Grubs of the vine weevil and related root weevils eat the roots: the plant suddenly wilts and lifts out of the soil, most often in containers. Root rot sets in on wet, heavy soil. The crowns become woody and rise out of the ground with age, and winter freeze and thaw heaves the roots: firm them back in or replant deeper, mulch for winter, and divide in spring every three to four years. The leaves scorch in hot sun on dry soil.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 45 cm × 35 cm
Hardiness: down to -40 °C
Foliage: Evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–July, red, pink

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	45 cm × 35 cm
Ultimate size	30–50 cm × 25–75 cm
Hardiness	down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	May–July, red, pink
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no data
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	30 cm
For dogs	Non-toxic
For cats	Non-toxic
For children	Non-toxic
Typical price	from about €2.90

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. €2.90 – €5.90

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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