Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

coral bells varieties

If you're seeking a splash of colour and texture for your garden, coral bells varieties are a top choice for New Zealand gardeners. With their stunning foliage in a rainbow of hues and dainty, bell-shaped flowers, these perennials (botanically known as Heuchera) offer year-round interest and are celebrated for their versatility and ease of care. Whether you're creating landscape borders, mass plantings, or shade gardens, there's a coral bells variety to suit every design scheme.

correa-dusky-bells-

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.

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
acer-senkaki-

Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki)

Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge yellow-green in spring with reddish margins. They mature to a light green in summer before turning spectacular shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and vase shape to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Acer Senkaki makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for including in a mixed planting, planting to soften a bland wall, maintaining in a container or courtyard garden, planting to border an entrance, or for using anywhere the spectacular colours can be enjoyed.

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
alstroemeria-summer-holiday-
Alstroemeria Summer Holiday (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Summer Holiday is a stunning compact perennial featuring vibrant coral-pink blooms with golden centres. Flowering continuously from...

From$29.95
leptospermum-coral-candy--6
Leptospermum 'Coral Candy'

Leptospermum 'Coral Candy' is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its masses of coral pink flowers that create a striking display in spring. The fine...

From$27.53
pieris-purity-
Pieris japonica 'Purity'

Pieris japonica 'Purity' is an elegant evergreen shrub renowned for its masses of pure white bell shaped flowers that create a spectacular display in...

From$28.91
pieris-pink-delight-
Pieris 'Pink Delight'

Pieris 'Pink Delight' is a beautiful evergreen shrub valued for its attractive pink flower buds that open to elegant bell shaped blooms in spring...

From$77.94
penstemon-grape-taffey--1
Penstemon Grape Taffey

“Grape Taffy” is a variety of Penstemon grown for its colourful and dainty flowers. It produces upright stems carrying numerous bell-shaped, two-tone...

From$24.77
streptosolen-jamesonii-
Streptosolen jamesonii (Marmalade Bush)

Commonly known as the Marmalade Bush, this is an evergreen shrub grown for its colourful flowers. It produces bell-shaped, yellow-orange flowers at...

From$27.53
pieris-christmas-cheer-6
Pieris 'Christmas Cheer'

Pieris 'Christmas Cheer' is a highly regarded evergreen shrub known for its masses of pink flower buds that open to elegant white bell shaped blooms...

From$28.91
pieris-temple-bells-5
Pieris 'Temple Bells'

Pieris 'Temple Bells' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its cascading clusters of bell shaped white flowers and attractive glossy foliage...

From$28.91
rhipsalis-cereuscula-3
Rhipsalis cereuscula (Coral Cactus)

Commonly known as the Coral Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and interesting stems. Masses of the dark green, thread-like stems are...

From$27.53
Correa 'Dusky Bells'

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Acer, Alstroemeria, Correa, Leptospermum, Penstemon, Pieris Rhipsalis and Streptosolen, or related Categories - Groundcover Plants, Indoor Plants, Perennials Evergreen Shrubs and Maple Tree.

Search coral bells

Why Choose Coral Bells Varieties?

The true beauty of coral bells lies in the incredible diversity of colours and leaf patterns available. This makes it simple to choose coral bells varieties that seamlessly blend with your garden palette. Their foliage can be ruffled or smooth, showcasing shades of purple, silver, burgundy, caramel, and green. These adaptable perennials thrive in partial shade and add a lively dimension to shaded spots that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Popular Coral Bells Varieties for NZ Gardens

Take a look at some standout coral bells varieties that combine resilience, vibrant hues, and season-long appeal:

Heuchera Black Taffeta (Coral Bells)

A real show-stopper, Heuchera Black Taffeta (Coral Bells) boasts deep, jet-black leaves with a slight sheen and attractive, ruffled edges. This variety is ideal for creating dramatic contrast in mixed plantings or highlighting lighter-coloured foliage.

Heuchera Prince of Silver (Coral Bells)

With striking silver leaves veined in purple, Heuchera Prince of Silver (Coral Bells) illuminates shady spaces and works beautifully in containers or along garden paths. It pairs well with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving companions.

Heuchera Midnight Rose (Coral Bells)

For gardeners in search of something truly unique, Heuchera Midnight Rose (Coral Bells) features dark purple foliage splashed with vibrant pink spots. As the season progresses, the pink deepens to rose-red, making this one of the most eye-catching coral bells varieties.

Heuchera Amethyst Myst (Coral Bells)

Heuchera Amethyst Myst (Coral Bells) is beloved for its metallic, amethyst-tinted leaves, adding a touch of sparkle to perennial beds. Its subtle marbling and upright habit make it a versatile choice for both mass plantings and pots.

Heuchera Kassandra (Coral Bells)

Perfect for adding warmth to the garden, Heuchera Kassandra (Coral Bells) displays caramel-bronze foliage that shifts to deep peach in cooler months. Hardy and sun-tolerant, it's a great addition to sunny borders and mixed containers.

Planting and Care Tips for Coral Bells Varieties

Coral bells varieties prefer well-draining soil rich in organic matter and benefit from regular mulching. They grow best in partial shade, where their leaf colours remain vibrant and scorching sun is avoided. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage new blooms and divide clumps every few years to keep your plants healthy and vigorous.

Explore the full range of coral bells varieties to transform your garden with foliage that truly stands out, whatever your style or space.


Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

445 Google reviews