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Charlotte R Johnson on
June 14, 2018
54488Q.coral bells
I bought a coral bell years ago, now they are coming up all over the place which is great, the foliage is nice, the stems are tall, but there never are any flowers, just what looks like tiny buds. this is frustrating since the plants themselves are doing so well.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
June 14, 2018A.You say they are coming up all over which sounds like it is self-seeding but it would have to flower before seeding. Do the buds turn brown before they open? How many years have you not had flowers? Are you giving them too much nitrogen fertilizer? Have you done a soil test of that garden area? Have you examined a flower stem for bugs? Really tiny bugs like spider mites and thrips suck the life out of flower buds and other soft plant parts. If all of these check out, try dividing the plants in fall or early next spring. It may rejuvenate them to divide them. This article gives details on coral bell varieties and which bloom best - there are some that don't bloom well. https://www.chicagobotanic.org/downloads/planteval_notes/no21_coralbells.pdf
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June 14, 2018A.This could actually be the type of flower that the variety that you are growing has.
Some varieties have little tiny flowers that almost look like seeds.Make sure soil is moist, never dry or soggy. Do not over fertilize. Make sure you are growing in shade. Some varieties do very poorly in any sun location.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 27, 2018Q.Planting in same container
Can gaillardia & huechera be in same pot? Sunrise sunset & obsidian.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 27, 2018A.I don't see a problem with putting them together. They don't seem to interact with each other negatively.
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UrbanFlowerGirl on
June 30, 2019
OmahaQ.Leaf curl on heuchera
I have a flower bed that contains five heuchera plants. One of the five has an issue that causes its leaves to severely curl. Every spring this plant initially looks very healthy but as it matures the leaves begin to curl. All the other plants in the same bed are beautiful and healthy. What could be wrong with this one plant? Should I just get rid of it and put another in its place?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If this spot gets any full sun, especially in the afternoon, then this may be the issue. Some cultivars can tolerate a little full sun for a limited time, but many cannot and must be planted in shade. Sometimes, they can acclimate to the spot, but if it continues then you may need to try another plant, or putting that one in a different location.
This article will help you with heuchera care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm
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Anonymous on
June 30, 2019Q.When to plant coral bells.
What is the best time of year to plant coral bells in the northeast PA?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2019A.Seeds can be planted outdoors in early spring or early fall.
You can put plants in throughout the season into early fall.
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itrn93 on
May 7, 2020
06472Q.Bare Root Bulbs
I planted coral bells bulbs from Costco but I didn’t know to soak them first. It did rain a lot after that though. How long before they grow or I can assume they’ve rotted? I planted Virginia blue bell root bulbs around the same time. Should Cornflower bulbs be soaked too?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 11, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If it has been raining, then soaking them will absolutely lead to rot. You did the right thing by not soaking them in this case.
It is best to follow the instructions on the packaging for planting, though, normally.
Here are some articles to help you grow the plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bluebell/grow-wood-hyacinth-bluebells.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm
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Wonderbrasil on
August 24, 2020
DerbyshireQ.How Far Apart Should I Plant Heuchera Plants To Encourage Good Ground Cover?
How far apart should I plant heuchera plants to encourage good ground cover?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Depending on the variety, 12 to 24 inches apart is ideal. Here is an article that will help you to care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm
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May 23, 2021Q.Help Needing A Plant Identified
Hello, I recently moved into a home and am having difficulty identifying one of the perennials in my front garden. -it has dark purple toothed leaves, palmate - like a black snakeroot or astilbe -it has tiny white clusters of flowers that look like little "poofs" - like white snakeroot, that come out in summer -last year, it only grew to stand about 24" tall, and 12" wide. Thank you, Erica Parker
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 27, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I'm wondering if it is a type of Heuchera or perhaps Tiarella.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coral-bells/coral-bells-plant.htm
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