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Obsidian Coral Bells awaken in spring with eye-catching, deep maroon, ruffled foliage. In June, long spikes adorned with white flowers make their debut in your garden space. A truly unique cultivar to add to your garden.
This is a low-maintenance perennial growing 8-10 inches tall and 15-18 inches wide. Winter Hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its tall flowers that bloom during the summer. Plant several coral bells and hostas together for a dramatic color palate in the garden. Also great for container plantings. This is a deer resistant plant.
Obsidian Coral Bells Care
Plant in full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Prefers acidic soil. Tolerate alkaline and clay soils. Water regularly. Has some drought tolerance once established.
Obsidian Coral Bells Spacing
This plant has a mounding compact habit. Plant multiples 2 feet apart, center on center. That will ensure the plants have enough room for their roots to grow and for enough air circulation between the plants.
Obsidian Coral Bells Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: June |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Black |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Erosion Control, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Obsidian Coral Bells |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: HEUCHERA `OBSIDIAN` |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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