Coral Bells is a perennial grown for its white blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for native bees and hummingbirds.
Zones
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pH Range
6-7
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Coral Bells is
Coral Bells grows as a perennial and reaches around a foot and a half at maturity. It blooms white in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Coral Bells
Coral Bells does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 6 to 7, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
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USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
6 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
1.5 ft
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Start the season right
Plant coral bells in part sun with at least 4 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Coral Bells prefers pH 6 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut coral bells blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — coral bells isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Coral Bells offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Coral Bells thrives
Whether coral bells thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Coral Bells in my zone?
Zone data for coral bells is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Coral Bells?
Most growers plant coral bells after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Coral Bells need?
Coral Bells does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Coral Bells need?
Coral Bells prefers soil pH 6 to 7, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Coral Bells attract pollinators?
Yes — coral bells's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees and hummingbirds (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Coral Bells safe for pets?
Coral Bells is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.