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coral bells plant

The coral bells plant is a garden favourite in New Zealand, admired for its vibrant foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers. With its striking colour variations and easy-care nature, the coral bells plant (Heuchera) adds year-round interest to shady borders, woodland gardens, and even container displays. Whether you love dramatic leaf textures or seek foliage that shines in part shade, coral bells are a versatile pick for modern Kiwi landscapes.

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Correa 'Dusky Bells'

Correa 'Dusky Bells' is a compact evergreen shrub known for its attractive dusky pink bell shaped flowers and soft grey green foliage. It brings year round interest to New Zealand gardens and is especially valued for its long flowering period and bird attraction. Its dense habit makes it ideal for hedging, borders, and coastal plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Acer palmatum 'Senkaki'

Acer palmatum 'Senkaki', commonly known as the Coral Bark Japanese Maple, is a beautiful deciduous tree prized for its brilliant coral red branches that light up the winter garden. Fresh green foliage emerges in spring, provides elegant summer colour, and develops vibrant golden yellow and orange tones in autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Leptospermum 'Coral Candy'

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Correa 'Dusky Bells'

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Why Choose the Coral Bells Plant for Your Garden?

If you’re looking to enliven shady spaces or liven up your perennial beds, the coral bells plant is a top choice. These hardy perennials thrive in filtered light and tolerate our varied New Zealand climate, making them an excellent investment for any garden. Their mounding habit and evergreen (or semi-evergreen) leaves provide structure throughout the seasons, while tall flower spikes emerge in late spring and summer, attracting pollinators and adding another layer of visual interest.

Popular Varieties of Coral Bells Plant

Keen to explore the possibilities? There’s a world of colour within the coral bells plant family, thanks to modern breeding. Some standouts available for New Zealand gardens include:

How to Grow and Care for Coral Bells Plant

The coral bells plant is prized for its low maintenance. It performs best in rich, free-draining soil with consistent moisture. While coral bells tolerate dry conditions once established, regular watering during hot, dry spells helps keep foliage lush. Morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal, especially in hotter northern areas. Remove faded flower spikes and tidy old leaves to keep your plants healthy.

Mulching around your coral bells plant helps retain soil moisture and suppress pesky weeds, while a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring gives a welcome boost. In colder regions, coral bells may die back in winter, so a light layer of mulch offers extra protection.

Design Ideas for Coral Bells in Your Landscape

Coral bells plants are perfect for edging paths, accenting shady rockeries, softening hardscapes, or mixing with ferns and hostas in woodland gardens. Try mass planting several different varieties—like Heuchera Melting Fire (Coral Bells), Heuchera Prince of Silver (Coral Bells), and Heuchera Obsidian (Coral Bells)—for a tapestry of colour and texture that thrives in part shade.

Explore our curated selection to discover the perfect coral bells plant for your garden, and enjoy a low-effort, high-impact burst of colour year-round.

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