It wasn't long ago I was hiking around Blue Ridge, Ga., and came across a few terrific looking heuchera or coral bells which to that point I had only seen for sale in garden centers. All heuchera ...

Coral bells (Heuchera) have always been one of my favorite perennials to recommend as a professional gardener. They are robust, deer-resistant plants, hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, and provide a ...

I’ve never forgotten the sing-song lyrics to this sweet nursery rhyme of my childhood. But it wasn’t until I became a gardener that I recognized that “coral bells” referred to the nodding bell-shaped ...

“We’ve tested each of our 87 cultivars in the sun. Almost all survived this two-year period, but very few looked good enough to recommend planting them in full sun. Full shade to part shade is best.

There are some plants that are chosen simply for the impact the foliage has in the garden. Hostas are usually the example that comes to mind, especially for shady Pocono landscapes. There are, however ...

Heucheras are some of the most beautiful and fascinating plants to grow in lightly shaded areas of your yard. Also called coral root and coral bells, the best heuchera varieties are renowned for the ...

April’s explosion of annuals and perennials marked the beginning of the flower season. Silhouettes from the winter garden had disappeared, and the shady areas continued to deepen as new leaves filled ...

Looking for a versatile, easy to grow perennial with colorful foliage that will add season long color and interest to your garden? On your next trip to the garden center or greenhouse take a look at ...

Dolce Appletini and Primo Wild Rose were just two of the varieties that gave The Garden Guy’s container designs a touch of heuchera heaven. Now, like you, I find myself longing for spring. In the ...

Research horticulturist George Coombs's work is all about coming up with the right answers to two frequently asked questions by visitors to Mt. Cuba Center: "Which colorful plant can I use in dry ...

When the first heucheras with colored foliage hit the nursery shelves several years ago, no one had any idea it was the beginning of a heuchera revolution. Now, incredible numbers of new varieties are ...