Green Spice Coral Bells
Heuchera 'Green Spice'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Green Spice Coral Bells highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-8
The Green Spice Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Green Spice'), also known as Alum Root and Crimson Bells, is a vigorous growing variety with excellent leaf color contrast; the large, dark gray-edged, silver leaves have deep purple veining.
The petite, delicate summer-blooming flowers are cream-white colored and provide additional contrast against the unique dark hues of the foliage. These spring blossoms attract beneficial pollinators and butterflies! Even Hummingbirds will arrive to sip the nectar and flit between the bell-shaped blooms! Plus these graceful bell-shaped blooms are lovely in floral bouquets!
Also known as Alumroot, easy to grow, the Green Spice Coral Bells exhibit excellent growth qualities and are more shade tolerant than most hybrid Coral Bells. This variety can be evergreen in warmer climates, and a herbaceous perennial in colder areas of USDA growing zones 4 to 8 and grows into spreading, low-growing mounds 8-16 inches tall and 24-28 inches wide.
Planting and Application:
The Green Spice Heuchera can be used in many different space-saving applications, including as ground cover or planted in hanging baskets, beds, and window boxes. Try them in containers on your patio, or along a shaded garden perennial border. This Heuchera is also a fantastic spiller in container gardening and Balcony gardens too!
A pollinator-friendly variety, the Green Spice Coral Bells is attractive to butterflies and other beneficial insects, but typically ignored by pesky deer. Making them ideal to use en masse as groundcovers, to fill hard-to-mow hillsides and along wildlife borders, and in shaded locations where deer and rabbits may be present. Add to perennial borders and Rock Gardens, and of course, these mix fantastically among other Coral Bells!
- Bold Green Foliage With Silvery Overlay & Gray Edges
- Contrasting Foliage - Deep Purple Prominent Veins & Pointed Lobed Foliage
- Dainty Little Bell-Shaped Creamy White Blooms
- Great Cut Flowers & Pollinator Friendly
- Great Groundcover & Container Plants, Edging & Border Plants
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Coral Bells perform best in part shade, rich, humusy, medium moisture, and well-drained soil. In cooler climates, Heuchera can grow in full sun. Make sure the soil remains consistently moist or the foliage might decline. Heuchera is easy to grow, but somewhat susceptible to root rot, so good drainage is essential while the roots establish themselves. While they are adaptable to different soil types, well-drained soil, and moderate moisture are best for these Perennials.
In any situation, add a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch to hold in moisture and keep the roots cool. Deadhead after the flowers fade and prune down the foliage in the early spring. Then every 3-5 years, divide clumps in the fall to keep the clumps growing vigorously. Requiring little maintenance, Heuchera are usually pest and disease free. As clump-forming plants, it's recommended to divide them every 3 to 4 years, to prevent overcrowding and ensure the best growth.
- Full Sun, Morning Sun & Part Shade
- Adaptable to a Variety of Well-Drained Soils & Conditions
- Herbaceous Perennial - Semi-Evergreen in Warm Winters
- Prune Back in Early Spring
- Easy to Maintain & Urban Environment Tolerant
- Cold, Drought, Heat & Humidity Tolerant
Bold and vigorous Green Spice Coral Bells add unique color and interest to shade gardens, beds, and borders! These types of plants are great for a beginner gardener because they are so easy to grow! Order some today at Nature Hills!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prune Coral Bells?
Coral Bells do best when pruned in the early spring. Leaving the foliage intact as an extra blanket for winter protection over the crown. In some climates, Coral Bells can be semi-evergreen, so leaving those colorful leaves up all winter adds winter interest!
Do Coral Bells prefer sun or shade?
Coral Bells need partial sun/shade or full shade in warmer climates. They do best in the morning sun to dry the leaves of dew and afternoon shade to provide relief from the hot summer sun.
Do Coral Bells spread?
Coral Bells can spread into tidy mounds about 2-3 feet in width but do not spread by rhizomes or stolons further than where they're planted.
Where do Coral Bells grow best?
Coral Bells love a shaded site in enriched soil that is well-drained. They appreciate regular moisture and a mulched root zone.
Do Coral Bells attract hummingbirds?
Coral Bells are loved by pollinators and hummingbirds! All walks of beneficial pollinators will show up to sip their nectar.
What pairs with Coral Bells?
These shade-loving perennials pair with lacy Astilbe and Ferns, other coarse foliage plants like Hosta, and the lobed foliage of Columbines! Try pairing with Barrenworts and Bergenia too!
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Coral Bells for sale here at NatureHills.com!
