Data specific to Coral Bells (Edit)
Mature Plant Size: 18 - 22 inches tall; 26 - 30 inches wide
USDA Zone Range: 4
5
6
7
8
9
Water Requirements: Average
Does Not Like Wet Feet

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 18 - 22 inches
Plant Spread: 26 - 30 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Semi-evergreen
Other: New leaves are bright red and in summer, the bright color matures to a rich mahogany red.
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Light pink with dark rose calyxes. Dark burgundy stems.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBRAF

Image
Trade name information:
Series: Dolce®
Trade Name: Cherry Truffles
Cultivar name: 'Dolce Cherry Truffles'
Common names
  • Coral Bells

Photo Gallery
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date: 2019-08-20
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2022-06-18
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date: 2019-07-14
Location: 2019 Flower Show in Philadelphia
Date: 2019-03-02
leaves just glow! regret photo quality, better than no photo? uns

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

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