Perennial
Coral Bells
Heuchera
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Northern ExposureHeucheraCarnival WatermelonHeuchera × villosaMonroviaFrvr PurpleHeucheraMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
About Coral Bells
Coral bells (Heuchera) are North American woodland perennials prized for mounding rosettes of boldly patterned, maple-shaped leaves in shades of burgundy, bronze, silver, and green. Slender wands of small bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage in spring and summer. In NE Florida zone 9b, choose heat-tolerant Heuchera villosa hybrids and site in part to full shade with amended, consistently moist soil. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained, Amended
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Requires part to full shade in NE Florida; afternoon sun causes scorching and rapid foliage decline in the intense summer heat. Morning sun with filtered afternoon shade is ideal.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; never let the root zone dry out in summer. Mulch heavily to moderate soil temperature and retain moisture.
Soil & Fertilizer
Requires organically rich, humusy, well-drained soil — amend NE Florida's sandy soil liberally with compost before planting. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; note that H. villosa hybrids are the most heat-tolerant selections for zone 9b.
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Common questions
Is Coral Bells a good plant for St. Augustine?
Coral Bells is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.