Silver Lode Coral Bells

Other Names: Coralbells, Alumroot

Description:

Dainty spikes of white bells rise from a compact mound of burgundy and silver variegated foliage, burgundy veins and some gray-green coloration; amazing contrast to other plants; great versatility; keep soil moist in heat of summer

Ornamental Features:

Silver Lode Coral Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. It's attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain burgundy in colour with showy silver variegation and tinges of grayish green throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Silver Lode Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Silver Lode Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Border Edging
• Groundcover
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• Container Planting

Plant Characteristics:

Silver Lode Coral Bells will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This perennial performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. This plant can be propagated by division.

This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.