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Red Lightning Coral Bells

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Height 11 - 18 Inches
  • Width 16 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4-9

Grown primarily for its beautiful chartreuse green to yellow leaves that have wonderful red ‘lightning’ track veins on them, Red Lightning is an evergreen in many regions of its hardiness zone. It flowers in late spring, early summer and has tiny creamy white bell flowers that are suspended on thin stems above the vibrant foliage. Butterflies and hummingbirds will appreciate the flowers. It is one of the few varieties of Coral Bells that do well in hot humid summer temperatures, making it truly versatile for most gardeners across the United States.

Native to the Eastern United States in the Appalachian mountain range, H. villosa is typically found growing on rocky slopes and mountainsides. Its geranium-like leaves are its best feature and it is great for brightening up partial to full shade gardens. Hardy in Zones 4 to 9, Red Lightning Coral Bell looks great planted in large drifts of vibrant foliage, or as accents to other shade loving perennials. Coastal gardeners will be pleased to know that they are heat, humidity and salt tolerant. Deer and rabbits rarely browse on them, making them the perfect woodland edge garden inhabitant.

Red Lightning Coral Bells Care

Care and maintenance for this lovely foliar perennial is easy. Plant them in partial shade, less than 4 hours of sun per day, and in full shade in hot summer regions. They thrive in humus rich loose soils with an average pH range of 5.5 to 6.2, tending more toward the neutral side. Water regularly for best performance, about 1 inch per week when natural rainfall is inadequate, especially if grown in a more sunny location. Leaf burn is possible with too much sun. Fertilizer is generally not needed. Mulch to protect the root zone in particularly harsh winter regions.

Deadheading is recommended to extend the bloom period, however, these plants are best enjoyed as foliage plants. Cut stems down to the foliage for the best appearance. This plant is evergreen in some climates. Clean up dead foliage in late winter, early spring in areas it is not evergreen in. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years. Due to its propensity to grow in rocky shaded woodlands, this plant looks lovely when included in a shaded rock garden. It also makes an attractive foreground plant or ground cover under taller shade perennials and shrubs.

Red Lightning Coral Bells Spacing

Space your plants about 16 inches apart to give room to spread out. At maturity, Red Lightning will grow about 18 inches tall and spread out 16 inches wide. If you are on the lookout for a great looking shade foliage plant with the added benefit of spring to summer flowers for the butterflies and hummingbirds, look no further than Red Lightning Coral Bells to brighten your shade garden this spring.

Red Lightning Coral Bells Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Sunlight Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 11 - 18 Inches
Mature Width: 16 Inches
Plant Spacing: 16 Inches
Growth Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Shade: Cream
Seasonal Interest: Foliage Interest With Summer Blooms
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Gold
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Tolerates: Heat, Salt
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Uses: Border Plant, Container, Edging Plant, Landscape, Mass Planting
Plant Brand: Proven Winners
Botanical/Scientific Name: Heuchera villosa 'Red Lightning'
SKU:
HEURLQT

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Red Lightning Coral Bells Show Reviews

  • 5
    healthy plant

    Posted by Rebecca Adam on Dec 16, 2021

    The plant I received was well rooted and had healthy leaves. Shipping was handled flawlessly and I am satisfied with the customer service as always. I will be ordering more plants soon!