types of coral bells
If you’re captivated by foliage plants, exploring the different types of coral bells brings a wealth of colour, texture, and vibrancy to your garden. Known botanically as Heuchera, coral bells are beloved by Kiwi gardeners for their easy care, evergreen nature, and especially the dazzling array of leaf colours. Whether you’re after subtle silvers, rich purples, or champagne hues, there’s a coral bells variety perfect for every garden style and situation. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to some of the most popular types of coral bells you can grow in New Zealand, with helpful tips on uses and care.
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.
From $25.53
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.
From $199.95
