This captivating new coral bells sends up sprays of hot pink blooms in late spring that lure hummingbirds to the garden and features some of the darkest foliage to be found. The ruffled purple-red leaves add stunning depth to gardens and mixed containers. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. A Monrovia exclusive.
Bloom Time
Late spring to summer
Deciduous/Evergreen
Herbaceous
Special Features
Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design Ideas
Excellent contrast purple red foliage for shaded mixed borders that tend to be all too green in color. Use in small irregular groups for the woodland garden or naturalistic settings. In more formal settings use as a mass focal point or as linear edging. It is excellent in front where plants are viewed up close for both foliage and flowers. Good plant for nestling landscape boulders or to round the base of pedestal or fountain.
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Red
Companion Plants
Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care Instructions
Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Sun tolerant in cool summer areas; provide some shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring.
History
A 2019 Terra Nova Nurseries introduction, exclusive to Monrovia.
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Details
Description
This captivating new coral bells sends up sprays of hot pink blooms in late spring that lure hummingbirds to the garden and features some of the darkest foliage to be found. The ruffled purple-red leaves add stunning depth to gardens and mixed containers. Evergreen in mild winter areas; an herbaceous perennial in colder regions. A Monrovia exclusive.
Bloom Time
Late spring to summer
Deciduous/Evergreen
Herbaceous
Special Features
Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design Ideas
Excellent contrast purple red foliage for shaded mixed borders that tend to be all too green in color. Use in small irregular groups for the woodland garden or naturalistic settings. In more formal settings use as a mass focal point or as linear edging. It is excellent in front where plants are viewed up close for both foliage and flowers. Good plant for nestling landscape boulders or to round the base of pedestal or fountain.
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Red
Companion Plants
Hosta (Hosta); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
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Care
Care Instructions
Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Sun tolerant in cool summer areas; provide some shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring.
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History
History
A 2019 Terra Nova Nurseries introduction, exclusive to Monrovia.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.