Coral Bells 'Snow Storm' is a charming perennial that brings delicate, fragrant flowers and exceptional foliage interest to shaded garden spaces across zones 4 through 9. Native North American Heuchera species form the foundation of this genus, which ranges from compact alpine varieties to woodland plants reaching 36 inches tall. This clump-forming perennial reaches 12 to 24 inches in height and 12 to 18 inches wide, producing showy bell-shaped flowers from June through July (typically blooming from May through September depending on climate) that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers work beautifully as cut arrangements, and the plant thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and drought tolerance once established. Its resilience and ornamental value make it a sophisticated choice for ground cover plantings.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-9
24in H x 18in W
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Fragrant, bell-shaped flowers on slender stems make excellent cutting material while the compact clump of foliage anchors garden designs year-round. Hummingbirds and butterflies flock to the nectar-rich blooms throughout the growing season, turning this modest perennial into a living bird feeder. The combination of showy flowers, good drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in both full sun and partial shade means you can place it almost anywhere your garden needs a pop of color.
Coral Bells 'Snow Storm' serves as an excellent ground cover in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rocky outcrops where its compact habit and moderate spread create textural interest without overwhelming neighboring plantings. The showy flowers are valued in cut flower arrangements, bringing delicate charm to indoor bouquets. In the garden, the plant fills the valuable ecological role of providing nectar and pollen for hummingbirds and butterflies during its blooming period.
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Transplant hardened-off seedlings or nursery plants to the garden after the last frost date in spring. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart to accommodate mature spread. For best foliage color in regions like the St. Louis area, situate plants in sunny spots with afternoon shade.
Remove stems of faded flowers to encourage additional bloom and maintain the plant's tidy appearance throughout the growing season. No heavy pruning is required; the plant naturally forms a compact, clump-like mound. In regions where foliage is evergreen or semi-evergreen in winter, minimal or no pruning may be necessary.
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“Heuchera sanguinea, the species parent of this cultivar, is native to cliffs, hills, and alpine areas from New Mexico and Arizona south into northern Mexico, where it grows in challenging rocky terrain. The genus Heuchera encompasses approximately 55 species of evergreen to semi-evergreen herbaceous perennials, all native to North America, adapted to diverse habitats including woodland areas, Appalachian seeps, prairies, rocky cliffs, and alpine slopes. Through selective breeding and hybridization over many decades, gardeners and breeders developed specialized cultivars like 'Snow Storm' to enhance ornamental traits while maintaining the hardy, low-maintenance character of wild populations.”